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Mental health is just as important as physical health, and everyone has the right to access high-quality mental health care. However, many people around the world do not have access to the mental health care they need, due to stigma, discrimination, and lack of resources. World Mental Health Day takes place annually on 10 October. This year’s theme (by the World Foundation of Mental Health) is “Mental health is a universal human right”. World Mental Health Day focuses on raising awareness of mental health and driving positive change for the population’s mental health.

To further explore the related research, on World Mental Health Day 2023, the European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education (EJIHPE, ISSN: 2254-9625) has gathered open access academic research on the topic of mental health. We would like to share cutting-edge scientific knowledge in the field on this special day.

Article Collection:

1. “The Effect of Daily Meditative Practices Based on Mindfulness and Self-Compassion on Emotional Distress under Stressful Conditions: A Randomized Controlled Trial”
by María Elena Gutiérrez-Hernández, Luisa Fernanda Fanjul Rodríguez, Alicia Díaz Megolla, Cristián Oyanadel and Wenceslao Peñate Castro
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(4), 762-775; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13040058
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/13/4/58

2. “Relationship and Sexual Quality in the Wake of COVID-19: Effects of Individual Regulatory Focus and Shared Concerns over the Pandemic”
by David L. Rodrigues and Rhonda N. Balzarini
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(2), 460-471; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13020035
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/13/2/35

3. “Mental Health Status and Coping among Portuguese Higher Education Students in the Early Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic”
by Carlos Laranjeira, Maria Anjos Dixe and Ana Querido
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(2), 429-439; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13020032
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/13/2/32

4. “Emotional Exhaustion Variables in Trainee Teachers during the COVID-19 Pandemic”
by Jonathan Martínez-Líbano and María-Mercedes Yeomans
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(2), 271-283; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13020021
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/13/2/21

5. “Does Positive Thinking Help during Difficult Pandemic Times? The Role of Positive Orientation in the Relationship between Fear of COVID-19 and Perceived Stress”
by Joanna Dymecka, Rafał Gerymski, Anna Machnik-Czerwik and Aleksandra M. Rogowska
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(1), 151-160; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13010011
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/13/1/11

6. “Psychological Distress Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Protective Role of Hope”
by Luca Flesia, Muhammad Adeeb, Aqsa Waseem, Mai Helmy and Merylin Monaro
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(1), 67-80; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13010005
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/13/1/5

7. “State of Mind Assessment in Relation to Adult Attachment and Text Analysis of Adult Attachment Interviews in a Sample of Patients with Anorexia Nervosa”
by Cristina Civilotti, Martina Franceschinis, Gabriella Gandino, Fabio Veglia, Simona Anselmetti, Sara Bertelli, Armando D’Agostino, Carolina Alberta Redaelli, Renata del Giudice, Rebecca Giampaolo et al.
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2022, 12(12), 1760-1779; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe12120124
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/12/12/124

8. “Effects of the Interculturality and Mindfulness Program (PIM) on University Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study”
by Roberto Chiodelli, Saúl Neves de Jesus, Luana Thereza Nesi de Mello, Ilana Andretta, Diana Fernandes Oliveira, Maria Emília Santos Costa and Tamara Russell
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2022, 12(10), 1500-1515; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe12100104
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/12/10/104

9. “A Pre-Adolescent and Adolescent Clinical Sample Study about Suicidal Ideation, Suicide Attempt, and Self-Harming”
by Alessia Raffagnato, Sara Iannattone, Rachele Fasolato, Elisa Parolin, Benedetta Ravaglia, Gaia Biscalchin, Annalisa Traverso, Silvia Zanato, Marina Miscioscia and Michela Gatta
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2022, 12(10), 1441-1462; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe12100100
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/12/10/100

10. “Systematic Review of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Child-Adolescent Population: A Developmental Perspective “
by Bárbara Porter, Cristian Oyanadel, Fabiola Sáez-Delgado, Ana Andaur and Wenceslao Peñate
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2022, 12(8), 1220-1243; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe12080085
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/12/8/85

11. “Pharmacy Students’ Mental Health and Resilience in COVID-19: An Assessment after One Year of Online Education”
by Dalal Hammoudi Halat, Samar Younes, Jihan Safwan, Zeina Akiki, Marwan Akel and Mohamad Rahal
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2022, 12(8), 1082-1107; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe12080077
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/12/8/77

12. “Mental Health and Healthy Habits in University Students: A Comparative Associative Study”
by José Antonio Ruiz-Hernández, Ángela Guillén, David Pina and Esteban Puente-López
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2022, 12(2), 114-126; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe12020010
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/12/2/10

13. “Mental Health of Teachers Who Have Teleworked Due to COVID-19”
by Claudia Palma-Vasquez, Diego Carrasco and Julio C. Hernando-Rodriguez
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2021, 11(2), 515-528; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe11020037
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/11/2/37

14. “Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Working Adults in the Czech Republic: Analysis of Self-Report Psychological Data in a One Year Perspective”
by Dalibor Kučera, Iva Stuchlíková and Tomáš Mrhálek
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2021, 11(3), 1061-1072; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe11030079
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/11/3/79

15. “A Bibliometric Review of Research on International Students’ Mental Health: Science Mapping of the Literature from 1957 to 2020”
by Quoc-Thai Cao, Quan-Hoang Vuong, Hiep-Hung Pham, Dinh-Hai Luong, Manh-Toan Ho, Anh-Duc Hoang and Minh-Trang Do
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2021, 11(3), 781-794; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe11030056
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/11/3/56

Access more articles at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/search?q=mental+health&journal=ejihpe.

Call for Papers:

Special Issue “New Trends and Approaches on Cyberviolence”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Ana Isabel Sani, Prof. Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis and Dr. Vanessa Azevedo
Submission Deadline: 1 December 2023

Special Issue “Exploring the Dynamics of Social Networks and Mental Health: New Directions for Research”
Guest Editors: Dr. Iván Herrera-Peco and Dr. Carlos Ruiz-Nuñez
Submission Deadline: 30 November 2023

Special Issue “Feature Papers in European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. María del Mar Molero Jurado, Dr. África Martos Martínez, Dr. Samuel Fernández-Salinero, Dr. Ana Belén Barragán Martín and Dr. María del Mar Simón Márquez
Submission Deadline: 31 December 2023

Access more Special Issues at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/ejihpe/special_issues.