Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	115026
Country	China

Category	Psychiatry
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Relationship between dyspnea, fear, anxiety and depression in patients with mild acute respiratory distress syndrome
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Kun Chen, Qing-Bin Zheng and Xiao-Bao Gu
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Corresponding Author	Xiao-Bao Gu, Department of Intensive Care, Guannan First People’s Hospital, North Side of Xingang Avenue and East Side of Taizhou North Road, Guannan 222500, Jiangsu Province, China. guxiaobao888@126.com
Key Words	Acute respiratory distress syndrome; Fear of dyspnea; Anxiety; Depression; Correlation; Psychological assessment; Structural equation modeling
Core Tip	This study reveals the interrelations between fear of dyspnea, anxiety, and depression in patients with mild ARDS through a structural equation model. Findings highlight that anxiety has both direct and indirect effects on dyspnea fear via depression, suggesting anxiety acts as a key mediator. Early identification and intervention for anxiety could reduce dyspnea-related psychological burden and improve recovery outcomes.
Citation	Chen K, Zheng QB, Gu XB. Relationship between dyspnea, fear, anxiety and depression in patients with mild acute respiratory distress syndrome. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2025-10-14 09:09
Peer-Review Started	2025-10-14 09:09
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-10-27 08:23
Return for Revision	2025-10-27 08:23
Revised	2025-11-22 15:04
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-11-28 05:21
Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-02 02:56
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-02 09:25
Articles in Press	2026-02-02 09:25
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ISSN	2220-3206 (online)
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