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Cross-national research and practice evidence for mental health interventions in diverse educational contexts

Guest Editors

Aleksandra Maria Rogowska, PhD, University of Opole, Poland
 

BMC Psychology sought research and practice evidence on mental health interventions in diverse educational contexts, with a focus on cross-national perspectives. Submissions were invited to explore the effectiveness of interventions, the impact of cultural diversity, and the role of educational institutions in promoting mental wellbeing, aiming to inform evidence-based strategies for supporting the mental health needs of students and teachers in diverse educational settings.


New Content ItemThis Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health & Wellbeing and SDG 4: Quality Education.

Meet the Guest Editors

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Aleksandra Maria Rogowska, PhD, University of Opole, Poland

Dr Aleksandra Rogowska is an Associate Professor in the Institute of Psychology at the University of Opole. She also serves as an Editorial Board Member for BMC Psychology. Her studies concern various dimensions of mental health and well-being among emerging adults in times of crisis.

Dr Rogowska conducted international research on the mental health of university students during the COVID-19 pandemic, collaborating with researchers from Colombia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Ukraine, and Turkey. Her publications also cover the mental health of Ukrainian students during the Russian invasion. Her scientific interests oscillate also around individual differences in personality, sports, and health behaviors, including physical activity, orthorexia, and substance use.

About the Collection

BMC Psychology welcomed submissions to our Collection on Cross-national research and practice evidence for mental health interventions in diverse educational contexts.

This Collection gathered research and practice evidence on mental health interventions in educational contexts, focusing on the diverse needs of students and teachers across different cultural and educational settings. Submissions were encouraged to explore the effectiveness of interventions, the impact of cultural diversity on mental health outcomes, and the role of educational institutions in promoting mental wellbeing.

Recent advances highlight the importance of considering cultural nuances and diverse educational environments when designing and implementing mental health interventions. Additionally, research has emphasized the need for collaborative approaches involving educators, mental health professionals, and policymakers to address the unique challenges faced by diverse student populations.

Continued research in this area holds the potential for identifying best practices in mental health interventions, developing culturally tailored strategies for promoting mental wellbeing in educational settings, and fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments for students and teachers from diverse backgrounds.

Topics of interest included, but were not limited to:

  • The role of educational institutions in promoting mental health for students and teachers
  • Impacts of school counseling programs on mental health
  • Strategies for collaborative approaches involving educators, mental health professionals, and policymakers
  • Innovative technologies and interventions for addressing mental health in diverse educational settings
  • Strategies and interventions for reducing the stigma associated with mental health in educational settings
  • Long-term impact and sustainability of mental health interventions in cross-national and diverse educational contexts
  • Intersectionality and mental health: addressing the unique needs of students and teachers from diverse backgrounds
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of peer support programs and mentorship initiatives in promoting mental health in educational settings
  • Exploring preventive measures promoting mental health and resilience in educational settings
  • Assessing the impact of parental and community involvement in mental health interventions within educational environments
  • Addressing mental health challenges during transitional periods in education, like moving from primary to secondary school or transitioning to higher education
  • Mental health interventions during crisis situations in educational settings, such as war, natural disasters, or emergencies


All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

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  1. Sport Mental Health Continuum – Short Form (Sport MHC-SF) is an adaptation of the Mental Health Continuum-Short Form for athletes. Although validated in Western contexts, its applicability to the Chinese popul...

    Authors: Xiawei Wang, Yang Zhou, Lan Li, Yee Cheng Kueh, Linxian Zeng and Garry Kuan
    Citation: BMC Psychology 2025 13:183
    Content type: Research Published on:

  2. Children in rural communities are of the most vulnerable populations in Canada. Living in a rural community has mental health and well-being implications for these children, particularly regarding their access...

    Authors: Kyra Simons, Adrianna Mendrek, Jasmine Piché, Megan Bernier, Terra Léger-Goodes and Catherine Malboeuf-Hurtubise
    Citation: BMC Psychology 2025 13:182
    Content type: Research Published on:

  3. Understanding the factors that determine teachers’ organizational commitment and job satisfaction is fundamental in the education sector, since these two constructs are directly related to teacher effectivenes...

    Authors: Guzmán Antonio Muñoz-Fernández, Rossana Dolores Toala-Mendoza, Miguel González-Mohíno and Miryam Elizabeth Félix-López
    Citation: BMC Psychology 2025 13:134
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  4. Loneliness is a common emotional experience among international students that can affect their mental health, cultural adaptation, and academic development. Therefore, the present study aimed to explore the re...

    Authors: Qunming Yuan, Xinchang Lu, Xiaoli Shi, Jiaqi Leng and Zhiguang Fan
    Citation: BMC Psychology 2024 12:784
    Content type: Research Published on:

  5. Suicide prevention programs delivered in school settings have been shown to reduce suicide attempts and ideation among adolescents. School-based digital interventions targeting at-risk youth are a promising av...

    Authors: Daniel Nuñez, Daniela Meza, Javiera Andaur, Jo Robinson and Jorge Gaete
    Citation: BMC Psychology 2024 12:780
    Content type: Research Published on:

  6. International studies show increasing prevalence of anxiety and depression among children. Parents are vital for children in all aspects of life, also in supporting their offspring in promoting better mental h...

    Authors: Elisabeth Valmyr Bania, Kristin Ytreland, Anne Mari Sund, Stian Lydersen, Simon Peter Neumer, Frode Adolfsen, Kristin Martinsen, Lene-Mari Potulski Rasmussen and Jo Magne Ingul
    Citation: BMC Psychology 2024 12:740
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  7. Understanding wellbeing in adolescents and within education settings is crucial to supporting young people. However, research defining and exploring wellbeing has typically taken a focus on subjective, psychol...

    Authors: Alexandra Hennessey, Sarah MacQuarrie and Kimberly J. Petersen
    Citation: BMC Psychology 2024 12:720
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  9. The purpose of this study is to examine the sense of school belonging and sportspersonship behaviors of students who participate in traditional children's games. The research was designed using a quasi-experim...

    Authors: Ahmet Temel, Hüdaverdi Mamak, Murat Kangalgil, İbrahim Kılıçer, Cesur Erdem, Tuba Çapar, Abdulgani Özkan and Süleyman Uz
    Citation: BMC Psychology 2024 12:656
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  10. Previous research has suggests that cooperative learning methods and the development of fundamental motor skills support children's cognitive development, and further studies covering various aspects are recom...

    Authors: Mustafa Akil, Bekir Tokay and Melek Gülem Güngör
    Citation: BMC Psychology 2024 12:522
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  11. The reactive aggressive behavior in individuals typically shows a rapid growth trend as individuals enter adolescence, and peaks during middle-school period. According to the Comprehensive Cognitive Model of T...

    Authors: Shuang Lin, Xuejun Bai, Gonglu Cheng and Wen Liu
    Citation: BMC Psychology 2024 12:422
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Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Cross-national research and practice evidence for mental health interventions in diverse educational contexts" from the dropdown menu.

Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all of the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.

The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer review process. The peer review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.