Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	105086
Country	China

Category	Neurosciences
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Interconnected struggles: How insomnia, anxiety, and depression impact mental health
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Wen-Jie Yang and Yong-Juan Xin
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Corresponding Author	Yong-Juan Xin, Assistant Professor, PhD, Department of Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, <institution>Department of Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University</institution>, <addr-line>Zhengzhou, Henan</addr-line>, <country>China</country>, Zhengzhou 450000, Henan Province, China. yjxin@zzu.edu.cn
Key Words	Insomnia; Anxiety; Depression; Cognitive failures; Neuroticism
Core Tip	Insomnia, anxiety, and depression have become significant public mental health concerns, particularly after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, the relationships among these conditions remain unclear, and the pandemic's impact on them is still uncertain. This editorial comments on an article from the World Journal of Psychiatry, which examined a cross-sectional online survey of adult participants to assess levels of neuroticism, cognitive function, insomnia, and emotional disorders, and explored the correlations between these factors and mental health. The editorial highlights the interconnections among insomnia, anxiety, and depression, their underlying factors, and the mediating roles of cognitive failures and neuroticism. It also reviews the strengths and limitations of the study and advocates for considering the effects of COVID-19 when treating these mental health conditions.
Citation	Yang WJ, Xin YJ. Interconnected struggles: How insomnia, anxiety, and depression impact mental health. World J Psychiatry 2025; In press

Received	2025-01-11 06:09
Peer-Review Started	2025-01-11 06:09
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Return for Revision	2025-03-04 11:03
Revised	2025-03-17 14:06
Second Decision	2025-05-08 02:46
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-05-08 07:57
Articles in Press	2025-05-08 07:57
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