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Can Scents Help with Depression?

University of Pittsburgh study suggests scents could be used in clinical settings to help depressed individuals get out of negative thought cycles.

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By: Christine Esposito

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Smelling a familiar scent can help depressed individuals recall specific autobiographical memories and potentially assist in their recovery, according to a study conducted by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPMC) researchers and UPMC social workers. The study was published in JAMA Network Open. The study showed that scents are more effective than words at cueing up a memory of a specific event and could even be used in the clinical setting to help depressed individuals get out of...

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