Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being
A section of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).
Section Information
Mental health and psychosocial well-being encompass emotional, mental, cognitive, and social aspects. The section focuses on the assessment and promotion of mental health and psychological well-being, including approaches for the prevention and management of psychological symptoms and mental disorders. Submissions focusing on research areas relating to accessibility to mental health services, community support, and policy frameworks are also welcome.
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Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Integrating Psychotherapy into Multidisciplinary Mental Illness Treatment (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- The Relationship Between Mental Health and Psychological Trauma (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Innovative Suicide Prevention Methods: The Role of New Technologies and Medical Services in Saving Lives (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Integrative Interventions in Geropsychology (Deadline: 15 November 2026)
- Coping with Emotional Distress (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Job Stress, Physical and Mental Well-Being Among Workers (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Mental Health in the Workplace (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Integrated Approaches to Promote Mental Well-Being in Adolescents (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Mental Health and Depression in Dementia (Deadline: 11 December 2026)
- Mental Health and Chronic Disease: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Clinical Practice (Deadline: 24 December 2026)
- Culturally Responsive Health Promotion: Community Voices in Diet and Physical Activity Interventions (Deadline: 29 December 2026)
- Bridging Psychiatry and Medicine: Multispecialty Perspectives (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Occupational Wellbeing and Burnout in Healthcare: Challenges, Prevention and Strategies (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Mental Health in Later Life: Psychosocial Determinants, Care Needs and Intervention Strategies (Deadline: 27 February 2027)
- Breaking Barriers: Investigating Mental Health Disparities in Vulnerable Populations (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Exploring the Link Between Physical Activity, Mental Health, and Well-Being (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Occupational Health and Psychosocial Risks: Challenges and Solutions (Deadline: 2 March 2027)
- Social Cognition and Mental Health in Aging: Research, Practice, and Interventions for Older Adults and Caregivers (Deadline: 10 March 2027)
- Current Therapeutic Approaches to Addictive Disorders (Deadline: 20 March 2027)
- Health Informatics and Clinical Decision Support in Psychiatric Care for Vulnerable Populations (Deadline: 31 March 2027)
- Workplace Stress and Burnout: Causes, Effects and Solutions (Deadline: 31 March 2027)
- Reimagining Equitable Mental Health Prevention and Promotion: Culture, Social Determinants and Technology (Deadline: 31 March 2027)
- Public and Digital Approaches in Mental Health (Deadline: 31 March 2027)
- Promoting the Health of Caregivers: Addressing Physical, Psychosocial, and Spiritual Well-Being Across Acute and Chronic Care Settings (Deadline: 5 April 2027)
- Mental Health and Trauma Recovery in Veterans and Military-Connected Families: A Life-Course Approach to Healthcare (Deadline: 17 April 2027)
- Psychological Impact of Domestic Violence (Deadline: 20 April 2027)
- One Life, One Health: Advances in Therapeutic Strategies for Chronic Patients: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 28 April 2027)
- Stress, Traumatic Events and Political Violence: Implications for Mental Health Care (Deadline: 30 April 2027)
- Depression Prevention and Management Among Older Adults (Deadline: 30 April 2027)
- Mental Health in Chronic Disease: Advancing Assessment, Intervention, and Equity Across Diverse Populations (Deadline: 30 April 2027)
- Caring for the Mental Health of Higher Education Students: Coping Strategies and Well-Being Support (Deadline: 10 May 2027)
- Persistent Suffering in Chronic Conditions: Rethinking Psychological Well-Being Beyond Adaptation (Deadline: 30 May 2027)
- Psychosocial Aspects of Childhood and Adolescent Health (Deadline: 31 May 2027)
- Spiritual Health: A Core Dimension of Holistic Well-Being (Deadline: 31 May 2027)
- Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Adults with Mental Illness and/or Their Caregivers (Deadline: 7 June 2027)
- Prevention and Health Interventions in Trauma and Traumatic Stress (Deadline: 28 June 2027)
- Clinical Assessment and Evidence-Based Interventions for Mental Health Disorders: Emotion Regulation, Suicidal Behaviour and Substance Use Disorders and Behavioural Addictions (Deadline: 30 June 2027)
- New Research on Psychosis in Older Adults (Deadline: 30 June 2027)
- Tobacco Use and Mental Health Among Young Populations (Deadline: 2 July 2027)
- Psychosocial Perspectives on Workplace Well-Being: Individual, Social, Relational, and Organizational Processes (Deadline: 10 July 2027)
- Issues and Challenges in Psychiatric Hospitalizations: The Role of Migration History and Mental Health Inequalities (Deadline: 10 July 2027)
- Bullying, Peer Victimization, and Cyberbullying: Implications for Child and Adolescent Health and Healthcare (Deadline: 1 August 2027)
- Ill-Being and Well-Being in Chronic Diseases: Current Perspectives on Healthcare and Psychological Support (Deadline: 10 August 2027)
- Empathy, Personality, and Emotional Well-Being in Nursing Professionals: From Training to Clinical Practice (Deadline: 18 August 2027)
- Interventions for Sleep, Mood, and Cognitive Health: Innovations, Integrative Approaches, and Clinical Translation (Deadline: 20 August 2027)
- Promoting Mental Health and Wellness in Healthcare Settings: The Role of Clinical Psychology (Deadline: 31 August 2027)
- Clinical Psychology: The State of the Art, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2027)
- Mental Health, Lifestyle Behaviors and Occupational Well-Being Among Nursing Professionals (Deadline: 31 August 2027)
- Psychological Health and Safety in Healthcare: Systems-Level Approaches to Psychosocial Risk and Workforce Mental Health (Deadline: 2 September 2027)
- Substance Abuse, Mental Health Disorders, and Intervention Strategies (Deadline: 10 September 2027)
- Development, Validation, and Application of Measures Assessing Mental Health and Functional Outcomes (Deadline: 30 September 2027)
- Preventing Suicide: Innovative Approaches and Best Practices in Healthcare (Deadline: 8 October 2027)