Free 10-minute online programs aimed at overcoming depression led to real improvements – new research

No time for therapy? A new study shows you can learn key skills to challenge depression in 10 minutes.

By: Benjamin Kaveladze, Dartmouth College, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: March 2, 2026

Words: 794

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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By Benjamin Kaveladze, Dartmouth College

A well-designed 10-minute online exercise can spark small reductions in depression. That’s the key finding of my team’s paper, published in Nature Human Behaviour.

Many people believe that to start overcoming depression, they need a therapist, medication or a radical change in their environment. However, our study shows that taking small steps to learn practical skills can lead to measurable improvements in depressive symptoms.

In 2024, my team and …

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