Lifestyle Factors, Nutrition and Mental Health in Adolescents

Dear Colleagues,

Adolescence is a transition phase of life from childhood to adulthood, characterized by rapid physical, cognitive and psychosocial growth.

During childhood and adolescence, the lifestyle behaviors, social and emotional habits that are developed and adopted tend to persistent into adulthood and have a profound impact on short- and long-term health and well-being.

Individual behaviors and habits are not only shaped by an individual's values, knowledge and norms, but also the multidementional environment, including family, school, community and national policies.

The past decades have witnessed remarkable social and economic development in the world that bring about changes in the individual lifestyle, health and well-being profile of adolescents, for example, the increased prevalence of unhealthy diet and physical inactivity in addition to the epidemic of overweight/obesity, depression and other mental health risks.

The aim of the Special Issue is to provide a forum for researchers, health workers, education sectors and stakeholders to present and share the results, comments and suggestions in this field. Any works on the relationship of lifestyle behaviors, nutrition status and mental health are welcomed.

Dr. Ming Li
Guest Editor

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