A new digital health intervention, developed over a decade of research, has shown promising results in reducing depressive symptoms. The app uses a gamified approach to help users break negative thought patterns and progress through thoughts more flexibly.
In an 8-week trial, participants who used the app reported faster symptom improvement compared to those who didn’t. These benefits persisted up to four weeks after the study, suggesting long-lasting effects.
The app’s gamified approach disrupts ruminative thinking, a key factor in depression. Study participants using the app showed greater symptom improvement than controls, and positive effects lasted up to four weeks post-study.
Researchers believe this app could become a valuable resource for those dealing with depression, offering an accessible and engaging complement to traditional treatments. The study’s findings have been published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research by JMIR Publications.
Source: https://neurosciencenews.com/app-rumination-depression-psychology-28016