Mental and behavioural disorders have significant negative social and economic effects, the importance of which is not sufficiently emphasized in the research areas. On the other hand, stress and depression are becoming more common in the population, and various critical situations play an important role. At the same time, alcohol-related pathological behaviour leads to destructive changes not only for individuals, but also for society. For these reasons, research efforts in this issue appear to be both beneficial and necessary, especially at a time when new determinants of mental health difficulties are emerging, with the global epidemiological crisis of COVID-19 being no exception. This situation requires the strengthening of mental health in terms of its value.
