Research progress on the two-way link between body clock and depression: A publication analysis

A total of 444 publications were analyzed regarding the relationship between circadian rhythms and depression.

• Publication numbers were low until 2017 but increased significantly after 2018.
• The United States contributed the largest share of publications in this field.
• Ian B. Hickie and Joanne S. Carpenter emerged as the most prolific authors.
• The University of Pittsburgh and Chronobiology International were the leading institution and journal, respectively.
• Top co-cited authors included McClung, Dubocovich, and Logan.
• Frequent keywords associated with the research were 'expression,' 'sleep,' 'circadian rhythms,' and 'melatonin.'

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