A Bibliometric Analysis of Depression and Anxiety in Breast Cancer through the Lens of Oncology and Psychiatry

This study looks at trends in the research on depression, major depressive disorders (MDD), anxiety, and breast cancer. A lot of new research is being done in the areas of oncology and mental health, with a focus on the mental problems that people with breast cancer face. It is common for these people to have depression and anxiety simultaneously. The Scopus database’s 7,430 papers were examined to determine the extent of research, frequency of citations, and the number of collaborations worldwide. The results show that mental health is becoming more critical in the field of cancer. In the initial years, research primarily concentrated on depression and anxiety. Collaborative efforts across borders were notably influential, with roughly one-fifth of studies incorporating international co-authorship. This development emphasizes the global relevance of mental health and cancer research. This shows how mental health and cancer research affects people all over the world. Much more is known about cancer care’s psychological and social aspects, thanks to studies published in critical journals like Psycho-Oncology and the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The positive publication trajectory has seen a decline in recent years, most likely attributable to worldwide disturbances such as COVID-19. This study shows how important it is to continue research across different fields to solve complicated mental health problems faced by cancer patients. It stresses the need for creative psychological treatments and teamwork to improve patient outcomes.