Network analysis reveals strong links between childhood abuse, depression, and anxiety in adolescents, suggesting critical intervention targets for suicide prevention.
Key Points
Emotional abuse and bridge symptoms, like fatigue and uncontrolled worry, highlight critical intervention targets for suicide prevention interventions.
Depressive and anxiety symptoms exhibited significant comorbidity; 'Uncontrollable worry' and 'Fatigue' emerged as central network nodes.
Data from 733 adolescents with major depressive disorder informed symptom network construction using established psychological assessments.
A multimodal approach, integrating cognitive-behavioral therapy and family-based interventions, may effectively address adolescent mental health challenges.