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Negative rumination fuels depression, but problem-solving thoughts offer relief.

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Effects of ruminative response styles and cognitive control on depression in university students
Soutarou Isowa, Manabu Minami

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The study looked at how thinking styles and cognitive control affect depression in college students. They found that negative and self-focused thinking can make depression worse, while problem-solving thinking can help reduce it. Avoiding catastrophic thinking can help shift negative and self-focused thoughts towards problem-solving. Being aware of your thoughts and actions can also help in avoiding harmful thinking patterns. It's important to build up your ability to control your thoughts to help prevent depression.