Guest Editors
Prof. Alessandro Frolli
Email: alessandro.frolli@unint.eu
Affiliation: Dipartimento di Scienze Umanistiche e Sociali Internazionali, Università degli Studi Internazionali di Roma, Rome, 00147, Italy
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Research Interests: developmental psychopathology; mentalization; autism spectrum disorder; developmental psychology
Research Fellow Antonella Cavallaro
Email: antonella.cavallaro@unint.eu
Affiliation: Dipartimento di Scienze Umanistiche e Sociali Internazionali, Università degli Studi Internazionali di Roma, Rome, 00147, Italy
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Research Interests: clinical psychology; autism spectrum disorder; emerging technologies to support psychological wellbeing; developmental psychopathology
Prof. Marco Romano
Email: marco.romano@unint.eu
Affiliation: Dipartimento di Scienze Umanistiche e Sociali Internazionali, Università degli Studi Internazionali di Roma, Rome, 00147, Italy
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Research Interests: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI); cybersecurity; artificial intelligence; learning in formal and informal environments
Summary
In the digital age, the nature of human relationships has undergone profound changes, reshaping the way individuals connect, communicate and develop their sense of self. This special issue aims to explore the complex interplay between significant relationships, mental health and the evolving digital landscape. By integrating perspectives from clinical psychology, psychotherapy, and digital mental health, the issue seeks to deepen our understanding of how relational dynamics influence mental well-being in an increasingly connected world. It will also highlight emerging clinical interventions that use digital tools to improve therapeutic outcomes. We invite papers that address theoretical, empirical and applied perspectives on this topic. Papers may explore the impact of digital communication on relationships and mental health, the role of online and offline support systems, and innovative digital interventions in clinical and non-clinical settings.
Suggested Themes:
· The role of significant relationships in mental health and psychopathology in digital era
· The influence of social media, virtual communities, and AI-driven interactions on mental health
· Online therapy, digital interventions, and emerging technologies in clinical practice
· Attachment, mentalization, and emotional regulation in the digital context Ethical and clinical challenges of digital mental health interventions
Keywords
mental health, digital era, psychopathology, clinical interventions, virtual-reality based therapy, digital mental health, human computer interaction, social media and psychology, artificial intelligence in mental health, interpersonal dynamics, technology
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