New research from the University of Reading suggests that helping young people find meaning in their lives could be key to treating one of the most challenging symptoms of depression: Anhedonia.
The study, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, found that young people who reported a stronger sense of meaning in life were less likely to experience anhedonia – the loss of interest and pleasure – a core symptom of depression and often difficult to treat with existing therapies.
Professor Ciara McCabe, who led the research at the University of Reading, said: “Our discovery means that new interventions for young people with depression could be on the horizon.
Source : reading.ac.uk