The effect of emotional security on depressive tendencies in junior high school students: mediation and intervention of interpersonal trust

Key Points

• Depressive tendencies are linked to emotional security through the pathway of interpersonal trust.
• Box therapy shows potential in reducing depressive symptoms by enhancing interpersonal trust.
• The intervention involves both individual and family sessions, targeting junior high school student populations.
• Findings imply that strengthening interpersonal trust could mitigate depression risk in adolescents.