Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	115802
Country	China

Category	Psychiatry
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Emotion regulation and mental health in college students during COVID-19
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Huai-Neng Wu, Fu-Gang Luo, Jun-Jie Wang, Wen-Ye Wu, Kai-Jie Fang, Hao-Yu Xing and Juan Yan
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Corresponding Author	Juan Yan, Manager, MD, Professor, Quality Control Office, Affiliated Mental Health Center and Hangzhou Seventh People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 305 Tianmushan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310013, Zhejiang Province, China. 294162939@qq.com
Key Words	Emotion regulation; COVID-19 lockdown; College students; Mental health; Lifestyle factors; Psychological adaptation
Core Tip	Zhao et al’s work reveals emotion regulation habits as critical predictors of mental health during crises such as the coronavirus disease 2019 lockdowns. Compensatory spending and binge eating were shown to exacerbate negative emotions, while recreational activities offer protection. Their study identifies demographic and socioeconomic factors (e.g., family income, academic stress) as key determinants of emotional outcomes, highlighting college students’ heightened vulnerability. These findings align with existing global research on lockdown-induced psychological distress, and emphasize the need for targeted interventions to mitigate long-term mental health impacts, particularly among student populations.
Citation	Wu HN, Luo FG, Wang JJ, Wu WY, Fang KJ, Xing HY, Yan J. Emotion regulation and mental health in college students during COVID-19. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2025-10-27 03:39
Peer-Review Started	2025-10-27 03:39
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-11-21 06:24
Return for Revision	2025-11-21 06:24
Revised	2025-11-26 06:29
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-01-09 02:36
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-09 05:57
Articles in Press	2026-01-09 05:57
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