The effect of self-compassion on depression via rumination: A two wave longitudinal study (2026) “The findings suggest that self-compassion indirectly alleviates depressive symptoms by reducing ruminative thinking, even after accounting for baseline mental health. This supports the utility of self-compassion as a protective factor against depression during the school-to-work transition.” https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12144-025-08575-4 #depression #mentalhealth #selfcompassion #rumination