Advances in Adolescent Mental Health: Early Prevention and Intervention
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Mental Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 45
Special Issue Editors
Interests: adolescent mental health and well-being; future orientation; smartphone and social media use; school transition; gender stereotypes
Interests: adolescent mental health; attachment; sexual behaviors; aggressive behaviors; PTSD; bullying and cyberbullying; student–teacher relationships; school psychology; child abuse and neglect
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Adolescence is a critical period in terms of mental health, being marked by profound psychological, emotional, and social transitions. In recent decades, research has emphasized the importance of early prevention and intervention in order to foster psychological well-being and reduce the onset of mental health disorders. This Special Issue aims to explore cutting-edge studies that promote adolescent mental health and well-being, with a particular focus on resilience, emotion regulation, empathy, and future orientation—protective factors that support positive developmental trajectories. We invite contributions that advance theoretical models, empirical findings, and applied practices in educational, clinical, or community settings. Papers addressing culturally responsive interventions, digital tools, and longitudinal research are especially welcome. By integrating diverse methodologies and interdisciplinary perspectives, this Special Issue seeks to inform effective, scalable, and evidence-based strategies for strengthening adolescent mental health.
Dr. Paolo Bozzato
Dr. Matteo Fabris
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Children is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- adolescent mental health
- psychological well-being
- mental health promotion
- protective factors
- resilience
- emotion regulation
- empathy
- prevention
- early intervention
- social-emotional learning
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