New App Aims to Alleviate Depression by Reducing Rumination

A study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research highlights a gamified app developed to reduce depressive symptoms by disrupting ruminative thinking. Conducted over eight weeks, the trial showed that participants using the app experienced faster and more significant symptom improvement compared to a control group, with benefits lasting up to four weeks post-study. This neuroscience-backed tool, developed at Harvard Medical School, offers a promising, accessible complement to traditional depression treatments.