Advances in Health Psychology and Environmental Science: Psychobiological Dynamics of Stress and Their Relationship to Pro-Environmental Behavior and Public Health

Health psychology and environmental science converge in the study of how stress and behavior dynamically interact across biological, psychological, and ecological systems. Within the One Health framework, which emphasizes the interrelation between human, animal, and environmental health, recent research highlights the necessity of including mental and behavioral dimensions alongside traditional biomedical and ecological perspectives. Increasing levels of stress-related disorders, anxiety, and depression have underscored the importance of understanding how psychosocial and environmental factors shape human and ecosystem well-being. Several empirical studies have documented the neuroendocrine and cognitive consequences of stress, while emerging evidence shows that exposure to natural environments and sustainable behaviors can mitigate these effects. However, the integration of psychobiological and environmental data remains incomplete, and a major gap persists in elucidating how psychological processes and lifestyle behaviors can actively contribute to restoring ecological balance and promoting public health.This Research Topic aims to advance an integrative understanding of the psychobiological dynamics of stress and their relationship to pro-environmental behavior and public health within the One Health model. It seeks to explore how stress interacts with physiological, cognitive, emotional, and social determinants to influence well-being and ecological sustainability. The goal is to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration across fields such as health psychology, psychobiology, environmental science, and behavioral medicine. Key objectives include identifying biological and psychological markers of stress, clarifying mechanisms linking mental and environmental health, and developing evidence-based interventions that foster resilience, sustainable habits, and population well-being. Particular attention will be given to conceptual models, longitudinal and experimental studies, and interventions promoting adaptive regulation across diverse human and ecological contexts.To gather further insights at the intersection of psychological, biological, and environmental health, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:- Psychobiological processes of stress and allostatic load-Cognitive, emotional, and behavioral regulation in health and disease- Environmental stressors, climate factors, and urban influences on mental health- Resilience, coping strategies, and psychological interventions for stress reduction- Pro-environmental behaviors and sustainable lifestyle determinants- Neuropsychological rehabilitation and healthy aging-Technological and artificial intelligence applications in mental and environmental health- Chronic conditions, sleep, stress physiology and mental health interrelations- Integrative models linking psychobiology, environment, and the One Health paradigm- Preventive and health-promoting approaches for human, animal, and environmental well-beingWe welcome original research articles, reviews, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, clinical trials, longitudinal studies, conceptual papers, and interdisciplinary reports. Topic editors: Edgar Garcia Rojas, Martha Cruz, JOSÉ MARCOS BUSTOS-AGUAYO Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/82924/advances-in-health-psychology-and-environmental-science-psychobiological-dynamics-of-stress-and-their-relationship-to-pro-environmental-behavior-and-public-health