WHAT THIS STUDY ADDS
suicidality, pandemic reduced depression, depression, anxiety
DISORDER, POSITIVE
This trial demonstrated that a group-based 6-session positive affect training programme delivered via videoconferencing and targeted towards people distressed by the COVID-19 pandemic reduced depression, suicidality and improved quality of life relative to self-help.Positive affect training also resulted in less depression and suicidality, and improved quality of life in participants who initially had an anxiety or depression disorder.