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

ObjectiveMental health problems are increasingly prevalent among college students, with depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms frequently co-occurring and mutually influencing one another. This study employed network analysis to examine the interrelationships among depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms in Chinese college students, aiming to identify potential targets to generate hypotheses for future precision-based interventions.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among college s