Mental illness is increasingly becoming the most prevalent health problem that is associated with high levels of morbidity, mortality, and poor quality of life. The recent outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this situation and has resulted in more psychological vulnerabilities for many individuals and communities globally. Studies have shown that young people (i.e. children and adolescents) are a segment of society that is particularly vulnerable, more especially those from under-resourced communities. A growing body of research suggests that interventions, such as mental health literacy, can contribute significantly towards promoting overall mental wellbeing in young people. Mental health literacy has the potential to contribute towards positive mental well-being as it improves the chances for individuals to seek professional mental health care for themselves and others.
The primary goal of this Research Topic is to bring together a collection of the most recent studies from different parts of the world on mental health literacy among secondary school learners. We hope these studies will shed light on the current situation and progress made in the past decade in the field of mental health literacy among young people. Contributions focusing on the following themes pertaining to mental health literacy among secondary school learners are welcome: conceptualization of mental health literacy; domains of mental health literacy; measurement of mental health literacy; programmes and interventions to promote mental health literacy; and, mental health literacy and culture.
We will consider a range of high-quality papers including original research, community case studies, policy articles, brief reports or case studies, as well as systematic reviews and meta-analyses. We will also consider interventional studies and randomized controlled trials.
Mental illness is increasingly becoming the most prevalent health problem that is associated with high levels of morbidity, mortality, and poor quality of life. The recent outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this situation and has resulted in more psychological vulnerabilities for many individuals and communities globally. Studies have shown that young people (i.e. children and adolescents) are a segment of society that is particularly vulnerable, more especially those from under-resourced communities. A growing body of research suggests that interventions, such as mental health literacy, can contribute significantly towards promoting overall mental wellbeing in young people. Mental health literacy has the potential to contribute towards positive mental well-being as it improves the chances for individuals to seek professional mental health care for themselves and others.
The primary goal of this Research Topic is to bring together a collection of the most recent studies from different parts of the world on mental health literacy among secondary school learners. We hope these studies will shed light on the current situation and progress made in the past decade in the field of mental health literacy among young people. Contributions focusing on the following themes pertaining to mental health literacy among secondary school learners are welcome: conceptualization of mental health literacy; domains of mental health literacy; measurement of mental health literacy; programmes and interventions to promote mental health literacy; and, mental health literacy and culture.
We will consider a range of high-quality papers including original research, community case studies, policy articles, brief reports or case studies, as well as systematic reviews and meta-analyses. We will also consider interventional studies and randomized controlled trials.