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The unpredictable nature of SGS may significantly affect psychological well-being. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Aim:&lt;\/b&gt; The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of depression and anxiety in SGS patients and identify associated risk factors. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Materials and methods:&lt;\/b&gt; A retrospective chart review was conducted of patients diagnosed with SGS at a tertiary care center from 2012 to 2022. Data collected included demographics, SGS etiology, number\/type of surgeries, tracheostomy history, pulmonary function tests, medications, and psychiatric history. Statistical analyses included t-tests, chi-square, and ANOVA with Bonferroni correction. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Results:&lt;\/b&gt; Of 246 patients (mean age 54, body mass index [BMI] 32 8.7), 16% had a clinical diagnosis of depression, and 49% reported a history of anxiety or depression. Patients with psychiatric comorbidities were older (57.7 vs 52.1 years, p&lt;0.05). Intubation was the leading cause of SGS (41.9%) and significantly associated with depression (p = 0.03). Patients with depression had higher rates of hospital admission within a year (p = 0.00). Interestingly, those with mental health hospitalizations were significantly younger (p = 0.01). &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Discussion:&lt;\/b&gt; Depression and anxiety are more prevalent in SGS patients than in the general population. Contributing factors include age, etiology (particularly intubationrelated SGS), and surgical burden. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Conclusions:&lt;\/b&gt; Mental health should be an integral part of SGS management. 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