The Effects of Expressive Writing and Benefit-Focused Writing on Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety in College Students: The Role of Writing Quality

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Keyword: Psychopathology

Abstract: The effects of expressive writing, benefit-focused writing and non-emotional writing were assessed in a sample of college students.  Expressive writing reduced anxiety symptoms while benefit-focused writing reduced anxiety and depression symptoms.  The degree of negative tone utilized in the writing was positively correlated with symptoms of depression and anxiety.

• Sarah Robertson (Presenting Author)