Disparities in Mental Health and Well-Being
A special issue of European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education (ISSN 2254-9625).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 May 2024) | Viewed by 11993
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Dear Colleagues,
Disparities in mental health and well-being refers to differences in the prevalence, access to resources, treatment, and outcomes related to mental health and emotional well-being among different groups of people. These disparities can manifest along various dimensions, such as:
- Socioeconomic Status: Individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds may face more significant mental health challenges due to limited access to mental health care, higher stress levels related to financial difficulties, and fewer resources for coping and support;
- Race and Ethnicity: Minority groups often experience disparities in mental health due to factors such as discrimination, cultural barriers to accessing care, and historical trauma;
- Geographic Location: Disparities in mental health services can exist between urban and rural areas, with rural populations often limited in access to mental health care facilities and resources.
- Age: Different age groups may face distinct mental health challenges, with adolescents and the elderly particularly vulnerable to mental health disparities;
- Gender: Men and women may experience mental health disparities differently, with women more likely to seek help for mental health issues, while men are more likely to suffer from undiagnosed mental health conditions. In addition, nonbinary and transgender individuals may be at higher risk of minority stress and mental health issues than gender-conforming people;
- Sexual identification: LGBTQ+ minorities may experience mental health disparities due to stigma, discrimination, and a lack of culturally competent mental health services;
- Disability: Individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities may face added challenges in accessing mental health care, and may have unique mental health needs;
- Trauma and Adverse Life Events: People who have experienced trauma or adverse life events, such as violence, abuse, natural disasters, military invasion, or war, may be at a higher risk of mental health disparities.
Addressing mental health disparities requires a comprehensive approach that involves policymakers, health care providers, communities, and researchers from various disciplines of public health and social science, including psychology, psychiatry, pedagogy, and sociology. We invite authors to submit various types of articles, including original research, brief studies, reviews, and meta-analyses. Topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Research on the prevalence of mental health problems and the well-being of disadvantaged groups around the world;
- Research focused on better-understanding the causes and effects of mental health disparities;
- Strategies for increasing awareness and reducing stigma surrounding mental health issues;
- Improving access to affordable and culturally competent mental health services in underserved areas;
- Providing mental health education and resources in schools and workplaces;
- Promoting mental health screenings and interventions targeted at vulnerable populations;
- Integrating mental health care into primary care settings to increase access;
- Developing public policies that prioritize mental health and well-being.
Prof. Dr. Aleksandra Rogowska
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- age disparities
- anxiety
- armed conflict
- depression
- disability
- disaster
- distress
- earthquake
- ethnicity disparities
- flood
- gender disparities
- geographic region
- health disparities
- LGBTQ+
- mental health
- physical health
- post-traumatic stress disorder
- quality of life
- sexual identification
- socioeconomic status
- stress
- well-being
- war
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