CellWell record HH-5114
Gratitude Interventions: Effective Self-help? A Meta-analysis of the Impact on Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety
Cregg DR, Cheavens JS.
Journal of Happiness Studies ยท 2021
In plain language
Across 27 studies, this meta-analysis found gratitude interventions had only a modest effect on reducing depression and anxiety symptoms, smaller when compared against active control conditions rather than waitlists. The authors recommended people seeking relief from depression or anxiety use interventions with stronger evidence behind them.
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