Different arts-based interventions for depression and anxiety in college students: a network meta-analysis of rigorous randomized controlled trials

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This network meta-analysis compares the efficacy of various arts-based interventions for reducing anxiety and depression in college students, drawing on data from twenty-eight randomized controlled trials. The study evaluates outcomes using statistical rankings to identify which modalities, such as music therapy or sandplay therapy, demonstrate the highest potential for symptom reduction. It is intended for researchers and clinicians interested in evidence-based comparisons of therapeutic approaches within university settings.

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f85b6c21d2484d59
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PubMed Central
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Peng Chen (Xihua University), Shurong Jia (Plateau State University), Yufeng Deng (Xihua University), Jiahao Cheng (Xihua University), Tingting Tang (Xihua University), Hui Li (Xihua University), Hui Li (Xihua University), Hailin Ma (Plateau State University), T. Zhang (Xihua University)
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2026-02-25
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gold
DOI
10.1186/s40359-026-04224-y
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@article{allodium:f85b6c21d2484d59,
  title = {Different arts-based interventions for depression and anxiety in college students: a network meta-analysis of rigorous randomized controlled trials},
  author = {Peng Chen and Shurong Jia and Yufeng Deng and Jiahao Cheng and Tingting Tang and Hui Li and Hui Li and Hailin Ma and T. Zhang},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {PubMed Central},
  doi = {10.1186/s40359-026-04224-y},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-026-04224-y}
}

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TY  - JOUR
TI  - Different arts-based interventions for depression and anxiety in college students: a network meta-analysis of rigorous randomized controlled trials
AU  - Chen, Peng
AU  - Jia, Shurong
AU  - Deng, Yufeng
AU  - Cheng, Jiahao
AU  - Tang, Tingting
AU  - Li, Hui
AU  - Li, Hui
AU  - Ma, Hailin
AU  - Zhang, T.
PY  - 2026
PB  - PubMed Central
DO  - 10.1186/s40359-026-04224-y
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-026-04224-y
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Chen, P., Jia, S., Deng, Y., Cheng, J., Tang, T., Li, H., Li, H., Ma, H., & Zhang, T. (2026). Different arts-based interventions for depression and anxiety in college students: a network meta-analysis of rigorous randomized controlled trials. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-026-04224-y

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