This issue of Psique presents a set of studies that explore pertinent issues such as social support, bullying, coping and resilience, providing evidence that can help guide policies and practices aimed at strengthening support networks, mitigating the negative effects of adversity and promoting psychosocial well-being.

Taken together, these studies provide relevant data on the intersection between individual, social and cultural factors in responding to adversity. They also reaffirm the value of evidence-based approaches that recognize the uniqueness of each context and population.