Well-established psychological theories indicate that interpersonal relationships and
emotional well-being are linked in fundamental ways (Coyne, 1976; Sullivan, 1953). Indeed …

BackgroundNumerous studies report an association between social support and protection
from depression, but no systematic review or meta-analysis exists on this topic. AimsTo …

A frequently recognized hallmark of the transition to adolescence is the onset of new
biological, psychological, and social challenges. Although “storm and stress” theories of …

Purpose Globally, adolescents are at risk of depression, traumatic stress, and suicide,
especially those living in vulnerable environments. This article examines the mental health …

Grounded in extensive research and clinical experience, this manual provides a complete
guide to interpersonal psychotherapy for depressed adolescents (IPT-A). IPT-A is an …

Background Peer relationships become the central arena in which attachment processes
are likely to play out during adolescence and beyond, and contribute to various aspects of …

This longitudinal study investigated the associations between peer victimization and
maladaptive outcomes (emotional and behavioral problems) among 580 adolescents …

Two studies investigated the predictive ability of romantic relationship quality in happiness
above and beyond the influence of personality (Big Five) among emerging adults. Study 1 …

We test the relationship between happiness and self-rated health in Italy. The analysis relies
on a unique dataset collected through the administration of a questionnaire to a …

The transition to high school is studied as a time when students may experience disruptions
in their social support systems. Peer support, family support, and school belonging were …