Pen to paper: 14-Day writing study shows promise for mental health
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested whether expressive writing—writing about your deepest thoughts and feelings—can reduce anxiety and depression in young adults. 160 participants wrote daily for 14 days, either to themselves, to a loved one, or just describing their day. The goal was to see which…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Trustees of Princeton University • Aim: Symptom relief
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