Interdisciplinary Approaches to Enhancing Child and Adolescent Mental Health in Schools

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the mental health and emotional well-being of children and adolescents has been thrust into the spotlight. Governmental, educational, and health sectors have recognized the urgency in addressing rising concerns such as increased suicidal behavior, self-harm, and depressive symptoms among youth. This growing awareness has driven a prioritization of mental health care through collaborative efforts across psychological, educational, and health disciplines, aimed at mitigating these disturbing trends.

This Research Topic aims to scrutinize various existing strategies across psychology, health, and education, designed to foster mental health care and emotional well-being among children and adolescents in educational settings. Additionally, it intends to explore emerging social trends that contribute positively to the mental health of the youngest members of society. Ultimately, the research seeks to uncover and demonstrate new interdisciplinary methodologies and insights within this vital area of study.

To gather further insights on the intricacies of mental health in educational environments, this topic is open to submissions that may include, but are not limited to, the following themes:

• The role of emotional management within social and educational settings.

• Effective techniques for bolstering mental health and emotional well-being among youth.

• The impact of social media as either a risk or resilience factor in the mental health of children.

• Family influences on the mental health and emotional dynamics of children and adolescents.

• Cutting-edge research methods for improving mental health promotion within educational contexts.

Keywords: child, adolescent, school, mental health, emotional well-being

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.