The mental health and wellbeing of students have become a priority concern in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, which significantly altered educational environments globally. The transition to hybrid learning, increased social isolation, and digital fatigue have compounded pre-existing challenges faced by university students. These stressors underscore the urgent need for systemic, preventive, and culturally adaptable strategies that foster mental resilience and emotional wellbeing.

This Collection explores preventive, digital, and culturally sensitive interventions to promote student mental wellbeing in post-pandemic educational environments. It seeks to generate global evidence and best practices that support mental health integration across school and university systems, particularly through cross-cultural and cross-sectoral approaches. Emphasis will be placed on:

• Preventive approaches that promote mental health and emotional resilience at the institutional, interpersonal, and individual levels;

• Integration of digital mental health interventions, such as mobile health applications, tele-counselling, and AI-based wellbeing platforms within educational ecosystems;

• Cross-cultural comparative studies that examine how different educational systems and cultural settings conceptualize and address student mental wellbeing;

• Equity-focused interventions targeting underserved and vulnerable student populations, including those from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), remote regions, and marginalized communities.

By synthesizing innovations from diverse global contexts, especially those emerging in resource-constrained settings, this Collection aims to foster dialogue, inspire policy reform, and support the development of scalable, inclusive, and sustainable mental health solutions for higher educational institutions.

Keywords:students wellbeing, positive mental health, colleges, universities, higher education institutions, post-pandemic education, preventive mental health, digital interventions, innovative approaches

Athletes, whether adolescents or adults, amateurs or professionals, face numerous mental health challenges. Key issues include performance pressure, anxiety over injuries and career uncertainties, risks of overtraining and burnout, and the psychological impact of social media and identity struggles. Despite growing awareness in the sports community, comprehensive understanding and support systems for athlete mental health remain incomplete.

This research topic aims to advance knowledge by inviting diverse, multidisciplinary studies that address critical gaps and offer practical solutions. Contributions will explore a wide spectrum of issues, including epidemiological studies, innovative intervention strategies, cultural and societal dimensions, technological advancements, and policy implications. Our goal is to foster a deeper understanding of athlete mental health and translate research into actionable outcomes that benefit athletes, coaches, organizations, and communities worldwide.

We welcome various article types, including original research, reviews, systematic reviews, clinical trials, case reports, perspectives, short communications, theoretical papers, opinions, and study protocols.

Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:

• Epidemiological Studies and Risk Factor Analysis

• Intervention Strategies: Psychological, Social, and Technological Approaches

• Cross-Cultural and Societal Dimensions

• Mental Health Across Competition Levels and Career Stages

• The Role of Technology in Mental Health Monitoring and Support

• Policy, Organizational, and Institutional Frameworks

• Emerging Themes and Novel Perspectives

Through this collection, we hope to build a rich body of knowledge that drives meaningful change in athlete mental health support and advocacy.

Keywords:Mental Health; Athletes; Challenges; Support Systems; Intervention Strategies; Cultural Perspectives; Technology Integration; Policy Approaches; Burnout and Overtraining; Social Media Impact