Teaching joy: new program targets anhedonia in kids of depressed moms
NCT ID NCT05988138
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tested whether an 8-week program focused on boosting positive emotions could improve how children of mothers with depression process rewards. 73 children aged 8-12 and their mothers participated. The program used cognitive and behavioral skills to up-regulate positive emotions, and the researchers measured brain responses to rewards using EEG.
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Jesup/Hobbs Building
Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Family Promoting Positive Emotions (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a prevention strategy for anhedonia and depression in at-risk youth.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with 73 participants, focused on brain activity measures rather than clinical outcomes. Results may not generalize or lead to a proven prevention method.
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