Forgiving Others Is Good for Your Health (Really) by 30Seconds Health

Forgive and forget – or just forgive and move on? Yes, because it may keep depression at bay. Researchers from the University of Missouri found:

• Women who forgave others were less likely to report depressive symptoms, regardless of whether they felt unforgiven by others.

• Men, however, reported the highest levels of depression when they both forgave others and felt unforgiven by others. 

Researchers say the results may help counselors of older adults develop gender-appropriate interventions since men and women process forgiveness differently. 

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