J Affect Disord September 2013 PMID 23790815

An everyday activity as a treatment for depression: the benefits of expressive writing for people diagnosed with major depressive disorder.

Katherine M Krpan, Ethan Kross, Marc G Berman, Patricia J Deldin, Mary K Askren, John Jonides

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There is widespread appreciation of the article's findings, with examples such as references to studies from 2013 and statements highlighting the therapeutic potential of writing, like 'a powerful tool to support mental health' and notes on 'benefits of self-reflection.' The tone mixes analytical references with optimistic language, reflecting both interest and belief in the article's significance.

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Most discussions support the positive findings of the research, emphasizing the potential benefits of expressive writing for depression.

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The discussions suggest that the publication could influence mental health practices, though the overall reach may still be emerging.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explored whether expressive writing can help people with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) by having participants write about their deepest feelings and thoughts related to emotional events for 20 minutes over three days, compared to writing about daily events.
  • Results showed that those who practiced expressive writing experienced significant reductions in depression symptoms immediately after the intervention, and these improvements lasted at least four weeks.
  • This research is the first to demonstrate that expressive writing can be effective for individuals with current MDD, suggesting it could be a helpful addition to existing depression treatments.]

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Dr Pooja Garg
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A 2013 study by researchers at the University of Michigan showed that, among people with major depression,  journaling for 20 minutes a day lowered their depression scores significantly. https://t.co/SX3rdAyDHY

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Psikologi Diri
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Krpan, K. M., Kross, E., Berman, M. G., Deldin, P. J., Askren, M. K., & Jonides, J. (2022). An everyday activity as a treatment for depression: The benefits of expressive writing for people diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Journal of Affective Disorders, 307, 192–200.

Sep 11, 2025 · 1 like · 2,085 followers View post →
Mariko
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RT @poojagarg1111: A 2013 study by researchers at the University of Michigan showed that, among people with major depression,  journaling f…

Dec 11, 2021 · 1 share · 2,706 followers View post →
Maria Isa | #DankeSeb
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KUNIKIDA e como as ANOTAÇÕES mudam nossa VIDA | Psicologia Bungou Stray ... https://t.co/YxlVwMZdB2 via @YouTube

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etudiantsfantomes
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Parce qu’on connaît les vertus et les bienfaits de l’écriture, en particulier pour les personnes souffrant de troubles dépressifs. D’ailleurs de nombreuses études mettent en avant cette corrélation, dont celle-ci, par exemple : https://t.co/WxbTzWw1wl.

Feb 3, 2021 · 679 followers View post →
Exploring Happiness
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We think that using our index brings several benefits. Three stick out. The first is that we think this is a powerful tool to support out mental health. There is good evidence on the benefits of self reflection for our mental health (e.g. https://t.co/5KpJN68Iws)

Dec 30, 2020 · 17 followers View post →

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Psikologi Diri
@PsikologiDiri · X

Krpan, K. M., Kross, E., Berman, M. G., Deldin, P. J., Askren, M. K., & Jonides, J. (2022). An everyday activity as a treatment for depression: The benefits of expressive writing for people diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Journal of Affective Disorders, 307, 192–200.

Sep 11, 2025 · 1 like · 2,085 followers View post →
Maria Isa | #DankeSeb
@IsabelMiaa · X

KUNIKIDA e como as ANOTAÇÕES mudam nossa VIDA | Psicologia Bungou Stray ... https://t.co/YxlVwMZdB2 via @YouTube

May 15, 2023 · 1,065 followers View post →
Mariko
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RT @poojagarg1111: A 2013 study by researchers at the University of Michigan showed that, among people with major depression,  journaling f…

Dec 11, 2021 · 1 share · 2,706 followers View post →
Dr Pooja Garg
@poojagarg1111 · X

A 2013 study by researchers at the University of Michigan showed that, among people with major depression,  journaling for 20 minutes a day lowered their depression scores significantly. https://t.co/SX3rdAyDHY

Dec 11, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 28,175 followers View post →
etudiantsfantomes
@etufantomes · X

Parce qu’on connaît les vertus et les bienfaits de l’écriture, en particulier pour les personnes souffrant de troubles dépressifs. D’ailleurs de nombreuses études mettent en avant cette corrélation, dont celle-ci, par exemple : https://t.co/WxbTzWw1wl.

Feb 3, 2021 · 679 followers View post →
Exploring Happiness
@WeAre_EH · X

We think that using our index brings several benefits. Three stick out. The first is that we think this is a powerful tool to support out mental health. There is good evidence on the benefits of self reflection for our mental health (e.g. https://t.co/5KpJN68Iws)

Dec 30, 2020 · 17 followers View post →