Depression in people with skin conditions: The effects of disgust and self-compassion.

Conclusions Disgust traits contribute to depression in people with skin conditions, while being self-compassionate may be protective against depression. High self-compassion also buffers the effects of disgust propensity on depression in people with skin conditions. The findings indicate the potential of compassion-focused interventions for depression in people with skin conditions. Statement of contribution What is already known on this subject? People with skin conditions can experience depression that is not well explained by condition severity. Skin conditions can elicit disgust reactions that, in turn, may contribute to the development of depression. Self-compassion is negatively associated with depression. What does this study add? Disgust traits explain significant variance in depression in people with skin conditions. Self-compassion may protect against depression through main and moderation effects. Disgust and self-compassion may provide important targets for interventions. PMID: 32394487 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: British Journal of Health Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Br J Health Psychol Source Type: research