Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	113533
Country	China

Category	Psychology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Time series analysis of anxiety and depression during pregnancy to postpartum depression based on cross-lagged model
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Yi-Ping Gao and Yu-Yan Lu
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Yu-Yan Lu, Department of Obstetrical, Suzhou Ninth People’s Hospital, No. 2666 Ludang Road, Taihu New Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou 215200, Jiangsu Province, China. 15250193830@163.com
Key Words	Pregnancy period; Postpartum; Anxiety; Depression; Cross-lag model
Core Tip	Hormonal fluctuations, anatomical changes, and evolving family roles during pregnancy often disrupt women’s physical and emotional balance, leading to mental health challenges. This study revealed that fluctuations in anxiety and depressive emotions at different gestational stages have time-lagged associations with postpartum depression, offering a new insight for clinical management of maternal emotional health during and after pregnancy.
Citation	Gao YP, Lu YY. Time series analysis of anxiety and depression during pregnancy to postpartum depression based on cross-lagged model. World J Psychiatry 2025; In press

Received	2025-10-10 08:25
Peer-Review Started	2025-10-10 08:26
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-10-24 06:32
Return for Revision	2025-10-24 06:32
Revised	2025-11-04 15:38
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-11-11 03:22
Second Decision by Editor	2025-12-04 02:33
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-04 06:47
Articles in Press	2025-12-04 06:47
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ISSN	2220-3206 (online)
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