Dispositional mindfulness moderates the relation between neuroticism and depressive symptoms

Highlights ► We examined the effects of mindfulness on the relation between neuroticism and depression. ► Neuroticism predicts current depressive symptoms even when assessed six years apart. ► Dispositional mindfulness moderates this relationship. ► High levels of dispositional mindfulness protect against negative effects of neuroticism.

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