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Research progress in magnetic resonance imaging of generalized anxiety disorder
LIU Bingqian  LIN Bingjie  WANG Meiyun 

Cite this article as: LIU B Q, LIN B J, WANG M Y. Research progress in magnetic resonance imaging of generalized anxiety disorder[J]. Chin J Magn Reson Imaging, 2025, 16(3): 98-103. DOI:10.12015/issn.1674-8034.2025.03.016.


[Abstract] Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), as one of the most common neuropsychiatric disorders, exacerbates the burden on some families and society. Exploring the pathogenesis of GAD and finding more precise and effective treatment methods has always been the common goal of researchers in this field. The mechanism of GAD is very complex, involving genetics, environment, neurobiology, and neurochemistry. MRI technology, with its ability to reveal brain structure and function at multiple levels, is gradually becoming an important tool for studying the neuro-mechanisms of generalized anxiety disorder. This technology not only provides information on brain structure, functional connectivity, white matter pathways, and metabolism but also helps us to deeply understand the pathological processes of generalized anxiety disorder, thereby providing a strong theoretical basis for clinical treatment. This article reviews the application value and the latest research progress of several MRI technology in generalized anxiety disorder, aiming to further reveal the neuro-mechanisms of generalized anxiety disorder and promote related clinical research, providing references and assistance.
[Keywords] generalized anxiety disorder；magnetic resonance imaging；medical imaging；neurobiology；research progress

LIU Bingqian1, 2   LIN Bingjie2, 3   WANG Meiyun2, 4*  

1 Department of Medical Imaging, Henan University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou 450003, China

2 Department of Medical Imaging, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou 450003, China

3 Department of Medical Imaging, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou 450003, China

4 Biomedical Research Institute, Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou 450046, China

Corresponding author: WANG M Y, E-mail: mywang@zzu.edu.cn

Conflicts of interest   None.

Received  2025-01-06
Accepted  2025-02-17
DOI: 10.12015/issn.1674-8034.2025.03.016
Cite this article as: LIU B Q, LIN B J, WANG M Y. Research progress in magnetic resonance imaging of generalized anxiety disorder[J]. Chin J Magn Reson Imaging, 2025, 16(3): 98-103. DOI:10.12015/issn.1674-8034.2025.03.016.

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