This issue of Archives of Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology gathers nine original articles exploring the intersections between emotional processes, psychopathology, and therapeutic practice. Zygfryd Juczynski and Nina Ogińska-Bulik examine secondary posttraumatic growth among therapists working with addicted individuals, emphasizing the role of empathy and self-efficacy in fostering professional resilience. Patryk Roczon et al. explore the reciprocal roles of mindfulness and self-compassion in depression and anxiety, offering insights into transdiagnostic therapeutic mechanisms. Sylwia Michałowska provides a valuable comparison of Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure for PTSD, discussing their respective strengths in different trauma contexts. Karina Marciniec et al. review the impact of emotional dysregulation in autism spectrum disorder, highlighting its relevance for personalized treatment planning. Samuel Dreeben introduces a compelling conceptualization of “emotional injury OCD”, expanding current diagnostic frameworks and inviting further clinical attention. Tahereh Kouroshinezhad et al. demonstrate that affect regulation training improves emotional well-being in adolescents with type 1 diabetes, underscoring the link between affective health and chronic illness.