Network structure analysis of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms among college students: identification of central and bridge symptoms - Takeaways - MDSpire

Network structure analysis of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms among college students: identification of central and bridge symptoms

  • By

  • Bochuan Zhao

  • Huiwen Zhu

  • Yuqi Su

  • Junji Chen

  • Haining Tu

  • May 26, 2026

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    The study utilized network analysis to explore the interrelationships among depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms in Chinese college students.

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    Central symptoms identified include feeling of panic, difficulty relaxing, and feeling scared without reason, with varying expected influence.

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    Key bridge symptoms connecting different dimensions were nervous tension, feeling of panic, and feeling downhearted and blue.

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    Nervous tension and feeling of panic ranked as both central and bridge symptoms, indicating their significance in symptom propagation.

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    The findings support the potential for transdiagnostic intervention strategies in addressing mental health issues among college students.

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Network structure analysis of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms among college students: identification of central and bridge symptoms

  • by Bochuan Zhao, Huiwen Zhu, Yuqi Su, Junji Chen, Haining Tu

  • May 26, 2026

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