Distal and proximal perspectives on the comorbidity network structure of anxiety and depression among adolescents: Insights from network analysis.

Key Points

• The study aims to explore the comorbidity network of anxiety and depression in adolescents by considering both distal and proximal factors.
• Utilized network analysis to examine the interaction between anxiety and depression symptoms.
• Included childhood trauma as a distal factor influencing the network structure.
• Considered PSNSU (a proximal factor) at the symptom level.
• Found a transdiagnostic model linking anxiety and depression.
• Demonstrated the significant role of childhood trauma in shaping symptom networks.