Health Behavior Clustering and Mental Health Outcomes in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults

Dear Colleagues,

During this uncertain time in world history, maintaining adequate mental health is important. Children, adolescents, and young adults are susceptible to anxiety, depression, loneliness, and low self-esteem that may affect their physical health and overall well-being. These burdens may transfer into the academic classroom and negatively affect academic performance. Health behaviors such as adequate physical activity, a healthy diet, and sufficient sleep quantity and quality have been shown to mitigate deteriorating mental health and improve well-being. Conversely, risk behaviors such as alcohol consumption, substance abuse, and smoking may exacerbate poor mental health. The clustering or combining of these health and risk behaviors may have additive effects on mental health outcomes. This Special Issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, “Health Behavior Clustering and Mental Health Outcomes in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults”, offers an opportunity to publish high-quality research relating health and risk behavior clustering with mental health outcomes in young individuals. We are particularly interested in novel multi-behavioral interventions that target these outcomes within underserved populations. We also welcome observational studies examining longitudinal, moderated, and mediated relationships. Manuscripts will be rigorously peer-reviewed by experts in the field. Thank you for your consideration.

Dr. Ryan D. Burns
Dr. Wonwoo Byun
Guest Editors

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