Repetitive Negative Thinking and Somatic Symptoms as Mediators of the Relationship between Childhood Abuse and Depression Severity in Major Depressive Disorder
Objective: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is highly heterogeneous, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) contribute significantly to its variability. While abuse-type ACEs are linked to worse outcomes, the specific mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study tests a novel model in which abuse-specific ACEs, com...