Associations among subthreshold depression, cognitive bias, and mentalization in university students.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to investigate the epidemiological status of subthreshold depression among undergraduate students in Shanghai and to explore the correlations among subthreshold depression, cognitive bias, and mentalization.

Methods

The present study employed a stratified random sampling approach, segmented by academic year, with investigators entering classes to conduct online questionnaire surveys. A total of 3,330 participants were included in the final analysis from October to December 2023.

Results

The average score for subthreshold depression among the 3,330 undergraduates assessed was 81.52, with 41.5% meeting the criteria for subthreshold depression. Regression analysis suggested that hypermentalizing was negatively associated with subthres

SUBMITTER: Zeng Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12849150 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature