Can Shopping Really Help You Alleviate Sadness?

We hear a lot about “retail therapy,” and how shopping can help you alleviate feelings of sadness and even stress.

But does retail therapy really work? A recent study from the University of Michigan indicates that retail therapy may be a real thing – and looks at why retail therapy is effective.

Reducing Sadness with Retail Therapy

According toThe Benefits of Retail Therapy: Choosing to Buy Reduces Residual Sadness, just the act of choosing between products can help you feel better. It’s not so...