Bridging Neuroscience and Cognitive Psychology: Implications for Mental Health and Well-Being

Dear Colleagues,

The intersection of neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and mental health offers transformative opportunities to enhance our understanding of how psychological well-being can be supported across diverse contexts. This Special Issue will focus on exploring the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying mental health, with a particular emphasis on how educational and behavioral interventions informed by neuroscience can contribute to emotional resilience and psychological well-being.

Neuro-psychopedagogy, an interdisciplinary field spanning neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and pedagogy, has emerged as a promising framework in advancing mental health interventions. This approach provides insights into how brain and behavioral studies can inform mental health practices, focusing on the interplay between cognitive processes, emotional regulation, and neural activity. By leveraging these connections, we can develop evidence-based strategies to address mental health challenges and foster resilience in both educational and broader social settings.

Despite significant advancements in brain and behavioral research, the variability in applying neuroscience principles to mental health interventions remains a challenge. Cultural and institutional differences further complicate the generalizability of neuro-psychopedagogical methods. Understanding how brain function and behavioral patterns relate to mental health and how these insights can inform tailored interventions is critical in creating consistent, effective practices across various contexts.

This Special Issue will bring together innovative research that bridges neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and mental health. We invite contributions that delve into brain function and its implications for emotional and cognitive health, especially studies that directly link these insights to mental well-being. Topics such as brainwave activity (measured by EEG), neurofeedback, and cognitive-emotional mechanisms are particularly encouraged, especially in relation to their role in improving psychological resilience and adaptive functioning.

We welcome original research articles and reviews that contribute to advancing the understanding and application of neuroscience and psychology in mental health. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Systematic reviews and meta-analyses examining the role of neuro-psychopedagogical methods in improving mental health outcomes;
• Studies exploring brainwave analysis (EEG) and its implications for emotional regulation and resilience;
• Validation studies of mental health interventions informed by neuroscience and cognitive psychology;
• Comparative studies investigating the application of push pedagogy and nudge psychology in promoting mental well-being;
• Cross-cultural studies on the adaptation of neuro-pedagogical practices in diverse mental health contexts;
• Experimental studies on neurofeedback as a tool for enhancing emotional resilience and mental health.

We look forward to receiving your contributions!

Dr. Dana Rad
Guest Editor

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• neuro-psychopedagogy
• mental health resilience
• cognitive-emotional processes
• brainwave analysis (EEG)
• neuroscience-informed interventions