Does pondering death worsen depression? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07201480
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether thinking about death can increase feelings of depression and anxiety. Researchers will ask 128 adults to write about their thoughts on death or dental pain (as a control) and then measure their mood. The goal is to understand if fear of death plays a role in mental health symptoms.
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Babes Bolyai University
RECRUITINGCluj-Napoca, Romania
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