Symptom and Bayesian network analyses of positive and negative symptoms in psychotic-like experiences: A multicenter cross-sectional study of Chinese

Key Points

• Positive and negative symptoms in psychotic-like experiences demonstrate a complex interrelationship that implicates broader mental health considerations.
• The Bayesian network analysis indicates significant correlations between symptom types, shedding light on underlying mechanisms present in psychosis.
• Cross-sectional analysis across multiple centers allowed for a diverse sample of individuals experiencing psychotic-like symptoms, enhancing the validity of findings.
• These findings highlight the need for improved diagnostic tools that account for the interplay of symptoms in mental health assessments.