Anxiety, Depression and Stress
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Cognitive, Social and Affective Neuroscience".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 18 January 2026 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editor
2. Workplace Mental Health Institute, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Seoul 03181, Republic of Korea
Interests: mood disorder; anxiety disorder; schizophrenia; stress; social and community psychiatry
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Dear Colleagues,
Anxiety, depression, and stress have emerged as some of the most urgent mental health challenges of our time. These conditions are deeply embedded in the fabric of modern society, driven by chronic work demands, shifting social dynamics, and global uncertainties. They disrupt daily functioning, lower the quality of life, and impose significant burdens not only on individuals but also on families and healthcare systems.
Contemporary biomedical models conceptualize depression and anxiety as neural network disorders involving widespread brain changes. Current guidelines emphasize a biopsychosocial approach, integrating biological, psychological, and social factors. Alongside treatments such as NMDA modulators, brain stimulation, and anti-inflammatory agents, growing evidence supports third-wave CBT, VR therapy, EMDR, online CBT, and social support as effective psychosocial interventions.
This Special Issue aims to explore a wide range of high-quality research related to the causes, treatment, and prevention of anxiety, depression, and stress. We welcome submissions covering clinical interventions, neurobiological mechanisms, psychosocial factors, innovative therapies, and policy strategies. Original research articles, systematic reviews, and novel methodological approaches are all encouraged.
Through this collaborative effort, we hope to deepen the scientific understanding and contribute to the development of more effective responses to these pervasive mental health issues. Your valuable contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future direction of research and clinical practice in this important field.
Dr. Sung Joon Cho
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- anxiety
- depression
- stress
- NMDA modulators
- brain stimulation
- anti-inflammatory agents
- psychosocial interventions
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