Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	117628
Country	China

Category	Psychology
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Anxiety and depression symptoms correlate with metabolic indicators in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease patients
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Zhen-Wei Wei, Xu-Dong Liu, Dong-Yang Li, Wan-Li Cheng, Yan-Ping Fu and Dan Yang
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Corresponding Author	Zhen-Wei Wei, Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology Diagnosis and Treatment Center, The Fourth People’s Hospital of Nanning, No. 1 Changgang Road Erli, Xingning District, Nanning 530023, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. weizw@126.com
Key Words	Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease; Anxiety; Depression; Metabolic indicators; Cross-sectional study; Body mass index; Lipid metabolism
Core Tip	This cross-sectional study systematically assesses anxiety and depression symptoms alongside comprehensive metabolic indicators in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). We found high rates of psychological symptoms that are significantly associated with key metabolic parameters including body mass index, triglycerides, liver fat content, and liver enzymes. These findings support a multidimensional relationship between mental health and metabolic dysfunction in MASLD and highlight the importance of integrating psychological screening and metabolic management in clinical care to improve overall outcomes. This work provides a basis for more holistic strategies in MASLD patient management.
Citation	Wei ZW, Liu XD, Li DY, Cheng WL, Fu YP, Yang D. Anxiety and depression symptoms correlate with metabolic indicators in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease patients. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-13 10:36
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-13 10:37
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-02 07:51
Return for Revision	2026-02-02 07:51
Revised	2026-02-11 14:47
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-02-14 09:56
Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-13 02:39
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-13 09:01
Articles in Press	2026-04-13 09:01
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