Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	109611
Country	China

Category	Psychology
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	College students' depression and body image: Unraveling the Link
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Zhao Jun Cheng, Hu Tao, Hua Guo Huan, Chun-Mei Wu, Qi Wang and Ming Hao
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Starting Research Fund from the Gannan Medical University No. QD202121
Corresponding Author	Ming Hao, Associate Professor, School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, No. 4 Experimental Building, Rongjiang New Area, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi Province, China. hm48922200@yahoo.co.jp
Key Words	Receiver operating characteristic curves; Structural equation modeling; Body dissatisfaction; Binge eating; Physical activity; Depression; College students
Core Tip	This study investigates the relationship between depression and body dissatisfaction among Chinese college students, revealing that body dissatisfaction is a significant mediator. It identifies a critical cutoff value (body mass index difference ≥ 1.73) for predicting depression, highlighting the importance of promoting physical activity and healthy eating behaviors to reduce depression risk.
Citation	Cheng ZJ, Tao H, Huan HG, Wu CM, Wang Q, Hao M. College students' depression and body image: Unraveling the Link. World J Psychiatry 2025; In press

Received	2025-05-19 14:45
Peer-Review Started	2025-05-20 08:51
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Return for Revision	2025-05-29 08:19
Revised	2025-06-11 14:00
Second Decision	2025-07-14 02:48
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-07-15 00:40
Articles in Press	2025-07-15 00:40
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-06-16 01:23
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