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- Volume 1, Issue 1 2026
By Anam Sehar, Shomaiza Andleeb, Muhammad Osama Khan, Tahreem Tariq
Keywords: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), Depression in young adults, Anxiety Disorders, Young adults and, Depression and heart disease, Patient health questionnaire-9, Life's essential
Depression and anxiety are common mental health disorders, and their association with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in young adults has seen. Depression and anxiety impact not only quality of life but also on the prognosis and management of cardiovascular disease. The purpose of the study is to examine the prevalence of depression and anxiety among young and middle age individuals with CVDs and aims to identify the risk factors which contribute in poor mental health. Quantitative data used to determine the prevalence and identify the correlation with depression and anxiety by using "Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD7) for anxiety. The life's Essential 8 questionnaire were used to examine cardiovascular health. A strong link between poor cardiovascular health and higher levels of depression and anxiety. Cardiovascular health is a possible strategy for reducing the burdens of mental health issues.
Submission Date: 19 Jul, 2025 Reviews Completed: 27 Jul, 2025Acceptance Date: 5 Aug, 2025 Publication Date: 1 Jan, 2026