The Influence of Sleep Quality on Health and Mental Well-Being
A special issue of European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education (ISSN 2254-9625).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 116
Special Issue Editors
Interests: clinical neuropsychology and cognitive development across the lifespan; neurocognitive and adaptive functioning in children and adults with rare epileptic syndromes; psychological support and interdisciplinary collaboration in pediatric neurological care; psychosocial outcomes and quality of life in chronic and neurodevelopmental conditions; resilience and emotional regulation in medically fragile populations; mental health promotion through non-pharmacological interventions
Interests: clinical neuropsychology and developmental psychopathology; cognitive and behavioral functioning in children and adolescents with neuropsychiatric syndromes; integrated care in pediatric hospital settings; emotional and social development in vulnerable populations; resilience and psychological well-being in children with complex medical conditions; mental health promotion in early and middle childhood
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Sleep is a vital biological process that plays a crucial role in maintaining physical health, regulating emotions, and enhancing cognitive functioning throughout an individual’s lifespan. Increasing evidence underscores the bidirectional relationship between sleep quality and mental well-being; inadequate sleep can exacerbate psychiatric symptoms and cognitive decline, while psychological distress frequently disrupts sleep architecture. The purpose of this Special Issue is to compile original research (both qualitative and quantitative analyses; cross-sectional and longitudinal studies), systematic reviews, and meta-analyses that explore the influence of sleep quality on individual health trajectories, with a specific focus on developmental, neuropsychological, and psychosomatic conditions.
We invite contributions that examine the impact of sleep on brain development, executive functioning, emotional dysregulation, resilience, and overall quality of life within both clinical and non-clinical populations. Studies that investigate sleep disorders, including insomnia, parasomnias, and sleep apnea, along with their comorbidities, as well as interventions aimed at improving sleep hygiene or regulating chronobiological rhythms, are highly encouraged. Submissions that adopt a multidisciplinary approach—encompassing neuropsychology, behavioral medicine, psychiatry, and digital health—will be particularly valued.
It is our goal that this Special Issue will provide a comprehensive and innovative overview of the role of sleep within the broader context of health promotion and psychological care.
Dr. Valentina Massaroni
Dr. Valentina Delle Donne
Dr. Chun Siong Soon
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sleep quality
- sleep regularity
- mental health
- emotional regulation
- neuropsychology
- cognitive functioning
- sleep disorders
- resilience
- developmental trajectories
- sleep hygiene
- health promotion
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