A study reveals that familiar scents may help elicit positive memories in depressed patients. “Stop the loop..”.

According to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, people with depression may find it easier to recollect memories when they smell something familiar rather than using verbal cues.

Researchers and social workers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have shown that a familiar smell may aid in the recollection of autobiographical memories and may even be helpful in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in individuals.

Short-term memory problems have been related to depression, according to Healthline.

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Study co-author Dr. Kymberly Young, PhD, an associate professor, said, “The main takeaway from the study is that individuals with depression do have specific memories and positive memories, they just have trouble accessing them.”