You've Got To Have Hope: Studies Show 'Hope Therapy' Fights Depression

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 23:21 in Health & Medicine

A growing body of research suggests that there is a potent way to fight symptoms of depression that doesn't involve getting a prescription. This potent weapon? Hope. "We're finding that hope is consistently associated with fewer symptoms of depression. And the good news is that hope is something that can be taught, and can be developed in many of the people who need it," said Jennifer Cheavens at Ohio State University.

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