Therapy targeting lost pleasure more effective for depression and anxiety than standard treatment
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A new therapy that focuses on helping people rediscover pleasure works better than standard depression treatment at reducing symptoms and preventing relapse. The approach targets positive emotions rather than just reducing negative ones, giving people a more effective path to recovery. This finding matters because depression affects millions of people, and better treatment options could help more people stay well long-term.
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