In this line of research, we explore how executive functions and speech characteristics moderate the link between rumination and depression.

By analyzing real-time language use, such as speech rate, pitch variability, and prosody—and how they interact with cognitive factors like rumination and executive functioning—we aim to identify protective mechanisms that buffer individuals from depressive symptoms. This approach also introduces innovative cost-effective tools—such as speech analysis—for early, scalable detection of depression risk. Our work contributes to a growing effort to develop accessible, objective indicators of mental health vulnerability and resilience.