New research suggests that learning to stop thinking or worrying about the various aspects of situations that are upsetting can be a liberating skill, a competency that can help people gain control over depression. The Norwegian study shows that learning to reduce rumination is very helpful for patients with depressive symptoms. Medications and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) are usually recommended for depression and anxiety. In CBT, patients engage in analyzing the content of their thoughts to challenge their validity
Lessening negative thinking can ease depression
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