The share of scientific publications in psychiatry and mental health from China involving international collaboration is on a slight decline from 2024 to 2028, decreasing from 27.2% to 26.73%. This trend indicates a modest year-on-year reduction, as seen from 2024 (27.2%) to 2025 (27.04%), with the trend continuing through 2028. The average yearly change over these five years presents a cautious outlook, as reflected in the CAGR, marking a reduced consolidation of international collaborations in this field.

Future trends to watch for:

Monitoring policy shifts in China's academic and scientific sectors that may influence international research activities.
Technological advancements facilitating global networking and collaboration, potentially reversing the decline.
Evaluating the impact of funding and institutional support in fostering international partnerships.