ZHANG Meng, ZHENG Dongmei, LI Xinzheng, DING Xuemei, SONG Zhuman, LIU Na, WANG Yixuan, FU Jingran, ZHANG Xiaoli
Objective Based on domestic and international literature from 2000 to 2024, to systematically analyze the research status, hotspots and development trends in the field of mental health of visually impaired populations, so as to provide scientific evidence for mental health interventions for this group. Methods Relevant literature was retrieved from CNKI and Web of Science Core Collection from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2024. CiteSpace 6.4.R1 was used for visual analysis of knowledge mapping, including countries, institutions, authors and keywords. Results A total of 367 Chinese articles and 1001 English articles were included, with an overall upward trend in publication volume. Among English literature, the United States ranked first in both publication volume and academic influence. The University of London was the core research institution, with collaborative teams represented by Lamoureux, Ecosse L and Van Nispen, Ruth M A. Among Chinese literature, He Kan was the most productive author, and the School of Special Education of Beijing Union University was the most productive institution. Keyword co-occurrence and cluster analysis showed that domestic studies mainly focused on visually impaired students under special education, with emphasis on their psychological adaptation and educational interventions. International studies tended to explore psychological problems such as depression and anxiety in elderly visually impaired individuals, analyze the mechanisms linking visual impairment and mental health, and develop targeted psychosocial interventions. Conclusion Research on mental health of visually impaired populations has shown an overall upward trend both in China and abroad, but the total number of studies and high-quality papers in China are insufficient. Future research should expand the scope of database retrieval, integrate quantitative and qualitative methods, further explore the mental health needs of visually impaired populations, and carry out precise interventions.