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The Impact of Internet and Social Media Use on Young People's Mental Health

edited by

Amelia Rizzo

and

Dario Alparone

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 50279 | Submission Open

Keywords: internet; smartphone; social media; adolescents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Students’ Education and Mental Health

edited by

Stefania Cataudella

and

Maria Lidia Mascia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 19338 | Submission Open

Keywords: students; education; mental health; mental disorders; well-being; school environment; intervention program

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Creating the Future We Expect: Enhancing Women’s Health, Well-Being, and Gender Equality

edited by

Audrey J. Murrell

and

Esa M. Davis

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 18228 | Submission Open

Keywords: health disparities; women and well-being; gender equality; racial equality; social barriers to well-being; barriers to access

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Children’s Care, Health, and Development

edited by

Mathilde Sengoelge

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 16580 | Submission Open

Keywords: child development; child health; violence; injury; poverty; inequalities; environment; childhood adversity; child resilience

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Joint Injury and Rehabilitation in Sports

edited by

Seok-won Kim

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 16265 | Submission Open

Keywords: joint injury; rehabilitation; sports; physical activity; muscles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life)

The Associations between Eating Disorders and Psychological Health

edited by

Lisa Kilpela

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 15135 | Submission Open

Keywords: eating disorders; eating pathology; mental health; psychological health; psychopathology; comorbidity; weight stigma; etiology; risk factors; behavioral interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Benefits of Physical Activity in Developmental Age: Improve Psychological Wellbeing and Reduce Diseases Risk in Life Span

edited by

Ambra Gentile

and

Marianna Alesi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11720 | Submission Open

Keywords: long-term benefits; life span; mood regulation; executive functioning; psychological wellbeing; developmental age

(This special issue belongs to the Section Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life)

Community Interventions in Health Disparities

edited by Amy Eyler and

Maura M. Kepper

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11470 | Submission Open

Keywords: community; intervention; social determinants; equity; health disparity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

One Size Does Not Fit All: New Strategies to Improve Overall Health and Physical Activity Behavior in Vulnerable Populations

edited by

Gabriel Dias Rodrigues

and

Marco Vicenzi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8992 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic diseases; vascular function; aging; sedentarism; active breaks; exercise; respiratory muscle training; hostile environments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life)

Research on Emotional and Cognitive Development in Children

edited by

Noemi Faedda

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8604 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; adolescents; emotional development; cognitive development; neurodevelopmental disorder; typical development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Health, Social Problems and Well-Being of Patients with Chronic Diseases, Quality of Life, and the Need for Emotional and Social Support

edited by

Grażyna Bączyk

and

Dorota Formanowicz

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7229 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic diseases; health problems; health-related quality of life; well-being; social support; emotional support; general and specific scales

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention)

The Lifelong Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health

edited by Ângela Rosa Pinho Costa Maia and Mariana Gonçalves

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6751 | Submission Open

Keywords: adverse childhood experiences; trauma; PTSD; complex trauma; psychological health; physical health; risk behaviors; emotional regulation; behavior regulation; delinquent behavior; criminal offense

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Social Inequalities in Later Life: Care Services in the Future

edited by

Ann Liljas

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6197 | Submission Open

Keywords: ageing; advanced age; older adults; social inequalities; inequity; healthcare service; healthcare; social care; long-term care; care homes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Healthcare Policy and Population Health: Unpacking the Connections

edited by

Tim Tenbensel

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4616 | Submission Open

Keywords: health policy; health systems; population health; access; equity; efficiency; quality; policy implementation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Digital Technology for Disease Treatment

edited by

Maria Matsangidou

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4505 | Submission Open

Keywords: e-health and mobile health; electronic health records; health behaviours; the Internet; and social media; health informatics; information and communications technology (ICT); medical devices; sensors; smart devices; telemedicine and telehealth

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention)

Understanding and Addressing Factors Related to Health Inequalities

edited by

Nadav Davidovitch

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 930 | Submission Open

Keywords: health inequalities on the local; regional; and global levels; healthcare in peripheral; rural; and remote areas; social determinants of health; Health in All Policies; vulnerable populations; climate change and health; health justice; climate justice

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

SDG 3 in Sub-Saharan Africa: Emerging Public Health Issues

edited by Julian David Pillay

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 768 | Submission Open

Keywords: sub-Saharan Africa; emerging public health issues; global health; epidemiology; public health policy; health disparities; social determinants of health; non-communicable diseases; infectious diseases; health systems strengthening

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Intensive Care Interventions for Critical Illnesses

edited by

Luiz Alberto Forgiarini-Júnior

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 328 | Submission Open

Keywords: intensive care; critical illness; non-invasive ventilation; invasive ventilation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Physical Fitness and Exercise during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic

edited by

Garry Kuan

submission deadline 1 May 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12874 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life)

HIV/AIDS Testing and Prevention

edited by

Alfred Musekiwa

Zvifadzo Matsena-Zingoni

and

Clarence Suh Yah

submission deadline 1 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12831 | Submission Open

Keywords: HIV/AIDS; HIV testing; HIV prevention; microbicides; PrEP; Sub-Saharan Africa

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention)

Impact of Heat (Zone/Vulnerability) on Disease Incidence, Severity, and Outcomes

edited by

Jason Wang

submission deadline 1 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5814 | Submission Open

Keywords: heat zone; hypertension; asthma; stroke; disease incidence; public health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention)

Travel, Health, and Wellness of Older Adults

edited by

Shu Cole

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3415 | Submission Open

Keywords: aging; chronic health conditions; cognitive health; disability; emotional health; health and wellness; healthcare; life satisfaction; physical health; quality of life; senior tourism; social engagement; travel behavior and motivation; travel experiences

Impact of HIV on Children and Adolescents Living with HIV and Their Families

edited by

Nelsensius Klau Fauk

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3311 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; adolescents; families; HIV; physical impact; social impact; stigma and discrimination; psychological or metal health impact; educational impact; risk factors for HIV impact

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Cost-of-Illness and Cost-Effectiveness in Disease Management

edited by

Valentina Lorenzoni

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2477 | Submission Open

Keywords: cost of illness; cost effectiveness; economic impact; disease burden; costs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Multidimensional Aspects of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life

edited by

Maria Beatriz Duarte Gavião

and

Taís de Souza Barbosa

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10185 | Submission Open

Keywords: quality of life; oral health; general health; oral-health-related quality of life measures; patient-reported outcome measures; psychosocial factors; surveys and questionnaires

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Work Environment Effects on Health and Safety of Employees

edited by

Nicola Magnavita

and

Venerando Rapisarda

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3650 | Submission Open

Keywords: occupational health; prevention; health promotion; one health; total worker health; occupational disease; injury; stress; burnout; inequality; disability management

Public Mental Health Promotion for Vulnerable Populations: Opportunities in the Digital Era

edited by Eleni Hatzidimitriadou and Theo Fotis

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 400 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital mental health promotion; public mental health; health and social inequalities; participatory research; community-based approaches; living labs; older people; vulnerable groups; trauma-informed practice

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Child Physical Activity and Health

edited by

Wojciech Kolanowski

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 16 articles | Viewed by 62874 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood; diet; fitness; health; life style; obesity; physical activity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life)

Diet Quality and Diet-Environment Interactions on Human Health and Disease

edited by

Aleksandra S. Kristo

and

Angelos K. Sikalidis

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 48737 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; diet; dietary interventions; epigenetics; environmental stressors; exposures; chronic disease; epidemiology; immunity; inflammation; metabolism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

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

edited by

Yan Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 31966 | Submission Open

Keywords: epidemics; illnesses; stressors; stress responses; anxiety and depression; mental health; psychosomatic diseases; psychological disorders; cognitive evaluation; social support; coping styles; stress regulation; mental intervention

Physical Activity, Exercise, Sports, and Affective and Cognitive Wellbeing

edited by

Chong Chen

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 31528 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical exercise; cognition; wellbeing; sports; health promotion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life)

Long COVID-19, Work and Health

edited by

Emanuela Ingusci

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 31490 | Submission Open

Keywords: diversity management; workplace healthy; long COVID-19; job crafting; age; gender; disability; well-being

Advances in the Challenges and Opportunities of Global Public Health

edited by

Takeshi Yoda

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 20777 | Submission Open

Keywords: global health; COVID-19; NCD; aging; diabetes; pollution; neglected tropical diseases; hypertension; stroke; developing countries; emerging/re-emerging infectious diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Early Childhood Nutrition and Associated Food Preferences, Dietary Patterns, and Health Outcomes

edited by

Jane A. Scott

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 20016 | Submission Open

Keywords: breastfeeding; introduction of complementary foods/solids; food and nutrient intake; dietary patterns; parent feeding practices; social and cultural factors; environment; interventions; health promotion; health disparities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

2nd Edition: Wearable Technology and Health

edited by

Jennifer L. Scheid

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 19998 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable technology; fitness watch; exercise; physical activity; sleep

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Rising to the Healthy Ageing Challenge: Co-production with Older People and Business

edited by

Elaine Douglas

and

Catherine Hennessy

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 18222 | Submission Open

Keywords: population ageing; co-design; co-production; social; health; economy; work; culture; housing; retail

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Risk and Protective Factors for Maternal and Paternal Mental Health during the Perinatal Period

edited by

Sonia Mangialavori

and

Michele Giannotti

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12752 | Submission Open

Keywords: perinatal; mental health; maternal; paternal; transition to parenthood; screening; couple’ s adjustment; depression; protective factors; risk factors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Substance Use Research Methods: Ethics, Culture, and Health Equity

edited by Andrew Smirnov and Caroline Salom

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12663 | Submission Open

Keywords: substance use; drug harm reduction; research methods; research ethics; stigma and discrimination; health equity; culture and health; consumer participation; program design and evaluation; sampling and measurement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

The Use of Technology to Promote Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

edited by

Judith Cornelius

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11260 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescent; sexual health; reproductive health; innovation; safe sex communication; mobile technology; parent– child sexual communication; grandparent– grandchild sexual communication; risk reduction sexual communication; LGBTQ adolescents; sexual minorities; telemedicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Positive Effects of Leisure–Sports and Physical Activity on Public Health

edited by

Francisco José Gondim Pitanga

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11057 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; physical exercise; cardiovascular health; metabolic health; mental health; immune system; health services; physical activity promotion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life)

3rd Edition: Social Determinants of Health

edited by

Roland J. Thorpe, Jr.

Paul Archibald

and Marino A. Bruce

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 9429 | Submission Open

Keywords: social determinants; health disparities; race; gender; and social inequalities; health equity; discrimination; urban and rural environment’ community factors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Associations between Mental Health and Intrapersonal, Interpersonal and Cultural Factors

edited by

Alessandro Germani

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7194 | Submission Open

Keywords: cultural factors; intrapersonal factors; interdisciplinary approach; interpersonal relations; interpersonal relationships; mental health; multidisciplinary approach; object relations; psychological factors; social factors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Occupational Therapy in Mental Health: Participation and Meaning in Daily Life

edited by

Jorge Pérez-Corrales

and

Elisabet Huertas-Hoyas

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6197 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; occupational therapy; participation; meaning; daily life; community

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

The Role of Neighborhood Social Networks in Health Behaviors and Healthy Aging

edited by

Nestor Asiamah

and

Ruth G. Lowry

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6112 | Submission Open

Keywords: aging; aging in place; neighborhood walkability; social networks; social participation; older adults; active social networks; frail social networks; sedentary social networks; psychometrics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Research on Environmental Exposure, Pollution, and Epidemiology

edited by

Megan L. Benka-Coker

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6018 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental exposure; pollution; epidemiology; vulnerable populations; public policy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

The Physiology of Endurance Training and Its Practical Application for Lifelong Health

edited by

Veronique Billat

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5772 | Submission Open

Keywords: endurance training; physiology; aerobic capacity; metabolic adaptations; cardiovascular health; longevity; cognitive function; healthspan

(This special issue belongs to the Section Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life)

Promoting Health and Safety in the Workplace

edited by

Marta Regina Cezar-Vaz

and

Clarice Alves Bonow

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5288 | Submission Open

Keywords: health promotion; workforce; individual and environmental occupational health; workplace well-being strategies; work– family balance; workplace safety; interventions; mental health; inter-relational conditions in the workplace; conditions of work-related illness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

A Global Call for Research Addressing Syndemics of Substance Use, Mental Health, and Structural Determinants in Disparities Related to HIV/STI in Minoritized Populations

edited by

Elena Cyrus

Typhanye Vielka Dyer

Donté T. Boyd

and

Allysha C. Maragh-Bass

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5068 | Submission Open

Keywords: syndemics; substance use; mental health; HIV; risk; violence; disparity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Depression and Suicide: Current Perspectives