The Impact of Anxiety, Depression, and Stress on Mental Health

Dear Colleagues,

We live in an environment in which we are exposed to life events every day, such as epidemics, broken relationships, illnesses, and the deaths of loved ones. These stressors have different meanings and intensities of stimulation for people. Stress responses can occur when a person encounters stressors that are too stimulating or prolonged, and anxiety is one of the most direct manifestations of stress. Various kinds of stress can also put people in a state of anxiety and depression, which can damage the immune system and cause physical and mental illness, because stress alters our body through the physiological mechanism of the neuroendocrine immune system. Therefore, long-term or intense stress responses can cause psychosomatic diseases and psychological disorders. Psychological and physical reactions to psychological stress, especially strong negative reactions, can aggravate a person's existing illness or cause a relapse. Cognitive evaluation, the utilization of social support, personality characteristics, and coping styles play an important role in the occurrence and development of stress. Therefore, this Special Issue explores the impact of stress, anxiety, and depression on mental health. Papers addressing these topics are invited for this Special Issue, especially those combining a high academic standard coupled with innovative technologies (such as fMRI, FNIRS, eye-tracking, and behavior measurements) providing optimal mental problem solutions.

Dr. Yan Zhang
Guest Editor

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