The role of affective temperaments in predicting depression and anxiety symptoms in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism

Affective temperament characteristics, particularly anxious and cyclothymic traits, are closely associated with the severity of anxiety and depression symptoms in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism. Hyperthymic temperament may act as a protective factor against depression in this population. Incorporating temperament assessment into the clinical evaluation of these patients may facilitate early identification of those at higher risk for psychiatric comorbidities and guide more effective, individualized intervention strategies.