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Changes in network centrality of anxiety and depression symptoms associated with childhood trauma among Chinese college students

 Published on 08/04/2025 |  Original article (Abstract)  | Tao Yuanmei et al. | BMC Psychiatry 2025; 25(1): 334

Childhood trauma refers to adverse life events experienced during childhood, including various types of abuse or neglect, and severe family dysfunction [1]. Despite global variations in the incidence rate of childhood trauma, its prevalence remains a significant concern across populations. Approximately...

Death anxiety and death literacy among Turkish patients with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional study

 Published on 01/04/2025 |  Original article (Abstract)  | Semerci Çakmak Vahide et al. | BMC Psychiatry 2025; 25(1): 299

The number of patients with chronic diseases is increasing worldwide due to factors that can include sedentary lifestyle, nutrition, and inappropriate environmental conditions [1, 2]. A total of 41 million people die every year due to some type of chronic disease, which is 74% of all deaths worldwide...

Grey matter volume differences in pediatric obsessive–compulsive disorder: a meta-analysis of voxel-based morphometry studies

 Published on 25/03/2025 |  Original article (Abstract)  | Li Lei et al. | BMC Psychiatry 2025; 25(1): 267

Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and behaviours (compulsions) that are experienced as unwanted [1] and commonly seen in children and adolescents with an estimated prevalence of 1% to 3% [2]. Furthermore, it demonstrates...

Correlates of depression, anxiety, and stress among patients with ankylosing spondylitis

 Published on 18/03/2025 |  Original article (Abstract)  | Yang Kun et al. | Advances in Rheumatology 2025; 65(1): 14

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory condition causing lower back pain, stiffness, and fatigue, potentially leading to disability and impacting daily function and health. It primarily affects young males under 30 in China [1]. Moreover, the recurrent nature and prolonged course of the...

The association between speech impairments and depression in Chinese adults aged 45 and older: insights from the CHARLS database

 Published on 11/03/2025 |  Original article (Abstract)  | Mou Jinsong et al. | BMC Psychiatry 2025; 25(1): 213

Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders worldwide, leading to significant personal suffering, reduced quality of life, and increased health care utilization [1, 2–3]. It is estimated that globally approximately 10–20% of middle-aged or older individuals experience...