# Most-cited Psychology papers of 2023, with free PDFs

The 25 most-cited Psychology research papers published in 2023, ranked by citations in OpenAlex, with their original abstracts and free PDFs where available.

1. [Aion Framework: Dimensional Emergence of AI Consciousness, Observer-Induced Collapse, and Cosmological Portal Dynamics](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4292779060) · 13,887 citations
2. [Minority stress theory: Application, critique, and continued relevance](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4362663295) · 926 citations · Free PDF
3. [The European Insomnia Guideline: An update on the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia 2023](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4389074585) · 817 citations
4. [2023 International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) consensus statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4387036470) · 721 citations
5. [Age of onset and cumulative risk of mental disorders: a cross-national analysis of population surveys from 29 countries](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4385394492) · 633 citations
6. [Systematic review and meta-analysis of AI-based conversational agents for promoting mental health and well-being](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4389934892) · 575 citations · Free PDF
7. [Single-Dose Psilocybin Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4386305655) · 534 citations
8. [Psychedelics promote neuroplasticity through the activation of intracellular 5-HT2A receptors](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4321033185) · 489 citations · Free PDF
9. [A classification system for teachers’ motivational behaviors recommended in self-determination theory interventions.](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4377021101) · 478 citations · Free PDF
10. [Psychedelics promote plasticity by directly binding to BDNF receptor TrkB](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4379469019) · 474 citations · Free PDF
11. [Emotion recognition and artificial intelligence: A systematic review (2014–2023) and research recommendations](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4386800155) · 469 citations · Free PDF
12. [The Association of Emotional Eating with Overweight/Obesity, Depression, Anxiety/Stress, and Dietary Patterns: A Review of the Current Clinical Evidence](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4322502716) · 453 citations · Free PDF
13. [MDMA-assisted therapy for moderate to severe PTSD: a randomized, placebo-controlled phase 3 trial](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4386740988) · 440 citations · Free PDF
14. [Epidemiology of anxiety disorders: global burden and sociodemographic associations](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4378190160) · 423 citations · Free PDF
15. [Adverse childhood experiences: a meta‐analysis of prevalence and moderators among half a million adults in 206 studies](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4386765482) · 414 citations · Free PDF
16. [Gamification of e-learning in higher education: a systematic literature review](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4318707231) · 409 citations · Free PDF
17. [An Overview of Chatbot-Based Mobile Mental Health Apps: Insights From App Description and User Reviews](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4366703942) · 397 citations
18. [Dawn of the Transformer Era in Speech Emotion Recognition: Closing the Valence Gap](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4221145199) · 395 citations · Free PDF
19. [Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences Among U.S. Adults — Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2011–2020](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4382632554) · 376 citations · Free PDF
20. [The need to promote sleep health in public health agendas across the globe](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4387150558) · 367 citations · Free PDF
21. [World Happiness Report](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4376138804) · 362 citations
22. [The association between academic pressure and adolescent mental health problems: A systematic review](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4383822945) · 358 citations · Free PDF
23. [How does generative artificial intelligence impact student creativity?](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4389393309) · 356 citations
24. [Psychedelics reopen the social reward learning critical period](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4380684709) · 352 citations · Free PDF
25. [Changes in Depression and Anxiety Among Children and Adolescents From Before to During the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://nerdi.pages.dev/paper/W4367600554) · 351 citations

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