From Records to Recovery: Bibliometric Mapping of the Role of Health Information Management in Mental Health Care

Introduction: Health Information Management (HIM) in mental health has gained growing scholarly attention, particularly with the rise of digital health technologies. Objective: This study presents a bibliometric analysis of research on HIM in the context of mental health, covering the period from 1970 to July 2025. Methods: A total of 458 documents from 313 sources were analyzed using Biblioshiny, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace to examine publication patterns, authorship, citation networks, and thematic evolution. Results: The analysis revealed an annual growth rate of 7.12 percent, reflecting a steady increase in research output. Findings highlight an expanding body of literature emphasizing digital health, telemedicine, electronic health records, and data-driven interventions in mental health services. Co-authorship and collaboration networks underscore the multidisciplinary and global nature of this field, with contributions from leading researchers and institutions across diverse countries. The most influential sources are journals in public health, digital health, psychiatry, and health informatics. Highly cited works address mental health literacy, global disparities, and digital mental health innovations. Emerging topics such as COVID-19, telehealth, social media, and self-management reflect the impact of recent technological and societal shifts. Despite this progress, gaps remain in standardized practices, data privacy, and implementation in low- and middle-income countries. Conclusions: Overall, the study provides evidence-based insights into the intellectual structure, research frontiers, and future directions for advancing HIM in mental health care.