Reperceiving depression: how trait mindfulness enhances perceived support through improved doctor–patient relationships and stigma alleviation in depressed young adults
Frontiers in Psychology October 14, 2025 Danhong Zhu, Yufeng Yang, Jing Wen et al.
ObjectiveDepression, a prevalent mental health disorder among global youth, adversely impacts educational attainment, social functioning, and psychological wellbeing. Given the established protective function of perceived social support against depressive symptoms, this study investigates how trait mindfulness enhances such support through three mediating factors: therapeutic alliance...