Bridging symptoms between problematic social networking and generalized anxiety in adolescents with non-suicidal self-injury: a network analysis

This study reveals that PSNSU, generalized anxiety, and NSSI are interconnected at the symptom level, with "dual existence" being the key bridge linking PSNSU and anxiety, while "restlessness" is the anxiety symptom most directly linked to NSSI. Longitudinal studies are warranted to clarify causal pathways and evaluate symptom-targeted prevention strategies.