Could finding meaning ease depression and anxiety?
NCT ID NCT07714954
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a six-session online program that helps young adults explore meaning in life can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Participants are randomly assigned to either the program or a waitlist. The goal is to see if building a sense of purpose improves mental health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a meaning-centered behavioral intervention: six one-hour online sessions exploring personal life story, dealing with life's limitations, creating one's own life, and meaningful experiences
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a new, non-drug approach to help young adults manage depression and anxiety by boosting their sense of purpose.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial comparing the intervention to a waitlist, so results may not generalize. The effect may be modest or not last beyond the study period.
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