Network Analysis of Depressive and Anxiety Symptom in Young Adult of an Urban City
10.22722/KJPM.2023.31.2.118
- Author:
Jong wan PARK
1
;
Hyochul LEE
;
Jae Eun HONG
;
Seok Bum LEE
;
Jung Jae LEE
;
Kyoung Min KIM
;
Hyu Seok JEONG
;
Dohyun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry, Dankook University Hospital, Cheoanan, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Korean Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine
2023;31(2):118-124
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objectives:：Depressive disorder and anxiety disorder frequently co-occur, even at sub-threshold level. This study aims to identify network structure of co-morbid depression and anxiety at symptom level in nonclinical population and to reveal the central symptoms and bridge symptoms of the co-morbidity.
Methods:：This study was based on 2022 Asan Youth Mental Health Screening. Patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Generalized anxiety disorder scale (GAD-7) were used to assess depressive and anxiety symptoms of 810 young adult participants from community sample. Network structure of co-morbid depressive and anxiety symptoms was estimated by Isingfit model.
Results:：Depressed mood, Restlessness and Nervousness were the most central symptoms in the network. Bridge symptoms between anxiety and depression were Restlessness and Irritability.
Conclusions:：This study revealed key central symptoms and bridge symptoms of co-morbid depression and anxiety in nonclinical population and provided potential insight for treatment targets to reduce co-morbidity.
