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Children and Adolescent Mood Disorders: Risks and Treatment

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Mental Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 2372

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Angelo Fraschetti

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Department of Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
Interests: emotional regulation; personality; psychology and cognitive science; mood disorders
Dr. Emanuela Mari

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Department of Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
Interests: emotional regulation; personality; psychology and cognitive science; mood disorders; addiction
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Dear Colleagues,

Adolescence is a crucial phase of neurobiological, psychological, and social development, during which emotional dysregulation can contribute to various psychopathological conditions. Adolescents experiencing emotional dysregulation are at higher risk of poor academic and occupational outcomes, emotional instability, behavioral problems, impaired attentional functions, and increased engagement in substance abuse and health-risk behaviors.

Emotional dysregulation is closely linked to mood disorders, personality disorders, and addiction. The onset of depression and anxiety often occurs in adolescence, making early identification and intervention essential. The COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated these issues, with social isolation and educational disruptions leading to increased stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms.

Despite evidence supporting early interventions, access to prevention and treatment programs remains inconsistent. Research highlights the effectiveness of targeted interventions in reducing the risk of mental disorders, yet disparities persist in their implementation.

This Special Issue explores the complex role of emotional dysregulation in adolescent psychopathology, focusing on environmental, genetic, and neurocognitive factors. We invite submissions on assessment tools, neurobiological correlates, and intervention strategies, including psychotherapy, pharmacological treatments, digital mental health solutions, and community-based programs, to advance evidence-based approaches for prevention and treatment.

Dr. Angelo Fraschetti
Dr. Emanuela Mari
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • emotional dysregulation
  • mood disorders
  • adolescence
  • anxiety
  • depression
  • addiction
  • psychotherapy
  • pharmacological treatments
  • prevention programs

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Insomnia Among Adolescents in Northern Peru: Associations with Psychosocial, Health-Related, and Educational Factors in a Cross-Sectional Study Across Five Schools
by Mario J. Valladares-Garrido, Palmer J. Hernández-Yépez, Angie Giselle Morocho Alburqueque, Luz A. Aguilar-Manay, Jassmin Santin Vásquez, Renzo Acosta-Porzoliz, Danai Valladares-Garrido, Darwin A. León-Figueroa, César J. Pereira-Victorio, Miguel Villegas-Chiroque, Víctor J. Vera-Ponce, Oriana Rivera-Lozada and Jean Pierre Zila-Velasque
J. Clin. Med. 2026, 15(4), 1505; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15041505 - 14 Feb 2026
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Background/Objectives: Insomnia is common among adolescents and is associated with emotional, behavioral, and academic difficulties. Although high rates have been reported globally, evidence in Latin America—particularly in Peru—remains limited and heterogeneous. Many previous studies relied on small samples, descriptive designs, omitted key psychosocial [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Insomnia is common among adolescents and is associated with emotional, behavioral, and academic difficulties. Although high rates have been reported globally, evidence in Latin America—particularly in Peru—remains limited and heterogeneous. Many previous studies relied on small samples, descriptive designs, omitted key psychosocial variables, or were conducted during early pandemic waves, despite the rise in sleep disturbances following COVID-19 restrictions. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of insomnia and identify associated factors among adolescents in northern Peru. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted using secondary data from students attending five schools in Lambayeque, Peru. Insomnia was assessed using the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI). Sociodemographic, psychosocial, behavioral, and health-related variables—including self-esteem, family dysfunction, eating disorders, acne severity, mental health help-seeking, and digital behavior—were evaluated. Generalized linear models estimated prevalence ratios (PRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results: Among 1313 adolescents (54.3% male; mean age 14.6 years), the prevalence of insomnia was 38.9% (95% CI: 36.1–41.5). In adjusted analyses, insomnia was associated with urban residence, non-Catholic religion, seeking mental health support, high social media use, internet use of 6–10 h/day, low self-esteem, eating disorders, greater acne severity, and experiencing the death of a family member due to COVID-19. Conclusions: Nearly four in ten adolescents reported insomnia, influenced by sociodemographic, psychosocial, and lifestyle-related factors. These findings provide updated post-pandemic evidence for the Peruvian context and highlight the multifactorial nature of adolescent insomnia. Further research is needed to clarify causal pathways and understand the long-term mental health implications of large-scale stressors such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Full article
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