Mental health of children in high-altitude regions: a bibliometric study and visualization analysis from 1979 to 2024.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children's mental health in high-altitude areas is influenced by various environmental, socioeconomic, and biological factors. This study aims to explore the knowledge framework and key research areas in this domain, using bibliometric methods to analyze trends, collaboration patterns, and essential themes related to children's mental health at high altitudes.

Methods

A bibliometric analysis was conducted on publications from 1979 to 2024 retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. The R package "Bibliometrix," VOSviewer, and CiteSpace were used to analyze publication trends, collaboration patterns, and research themes.

Results

A total of 520 English-language articles were included. The United States was the most prolific country (226 articl

SUBMITTER: Huang P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12676785 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature