The Mental Health and Well-Being of Children and Adolescents in the Digital Age
A special issue of Social Sciences (ISSN 2076-0760).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 686
Special Issue Editors
Interests: career counseling and assessments; cross-cultural counseling
Interests: youth and adults in correctional settings; mental health in athletics and suicide
Interests: the impact of poverty in counseling; play therapy; the effects of trauma on children
Interests: creativity; athletes’ mental health; the mind-body connection; applied interventions; individual experiences
Interests: quantitative research methods and statistics (longitudinal modeling, structural equation modeling, multilevel modeling, etc.); marriage and family studies; educational motivation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, children and adolescents face unique challenges and experiences that previous generations did not encounter. While technology offers unprecedented opportunities for connection, entertainment, and learning, there is a growing concern about its potential negative impacts on their mental health and well-being.
According to a 2023 report by the United Nations, over 1 billion children are exposed to violence annually, 36.5 million children have been displaced due to conflicts and crises, and 10–20% of children and adolescents are experiencing mental health issues.
This Special Issue aims to gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted factors influencing child and adolescent mental health and well-being across various domains and diverse cultures. We seek to examine the latest quantitative and qualitative data, explore relevant theories and their implications, apply research findings in real-world settings, inform and shape policies promoting mental health, and showcase groundbreaking research and interventions.
Our goal is to catalyze positive change by fostering a deeper understanding of mental health and well-being of children and adolescents in the digital age. We invite submissions from researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and advocates who share our commitment to improving the lives of children and adolescents. Join us in this crucial conversation by submitting your research, insights, and solutions to help shape the future of children and adolescents regarding their well-being and mental health.
Dr. Jason Li
Dr. Philip Mullins
Dr. Susan Bray
Dr. Claire Gregory
Dr. Xun Liu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- well-being
- mental health
- suicide prevention
- family dynamics
- substance use
- cyberbullying
- social media
- online safety
- school-based interventions
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