Applications of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Mental Disorders
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent studies, including the 2025 Global Flourishing Study, highlight a global decline in psychological well-being, driven by social isolation, economic disparities, and weakened community bonds. Countries with strong social cohesion show higher well-being despite lower economic resources, emphasizing the vital role of community in fostering resilience and life satisfaction.
Psychological well-being involves self-perceived quality of life, emotional balance, and sense of purpose, shaped by personal, social, and economic factors. Communities significantly influence this through the fostering of supportive environments that promote coping strategies and emotional health.
This Special Issue invites original research articles and reviews focusing on methodological aspects of psychological well-being, including:
- Evaluation of psychotherapeutic intervention efficacy;
- Design and validation of tools measuring well-being or clinical variables (e.g., anxiety, resilience);
- Standardization of clinical instruments across contexts;
- Cross-population psychometric comparisons;
- Mixed-method or longitudinal designs assessing mental health outcomes.
Dr. Maria Rita Sergi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- psychological well-being
- psychotherapy
- assessment tools
- psychometric validation
- clinical psychology
- mental health interventions
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