Enhancing Physical and Mental Well-Being in People with Disabilities
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 March 2026 | Viewed by 41
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Promoting the physical and mental well-being of people with disabilities is an urgent public health priority and a growing area of interdisciplinary research. Individuals with disabilities often encounter substantial barriers to health and wellness, including limited access to healthcare services, inaccessible environments, inadequate provider training, and social determinants that compound health inequities. These challenges can contribute to preventable secondary conditions, increased mental health concerns, reduced quality of life, and decreased community participation.
This Special Issue aims to spotlight innovative research and practical approaches that foster holistic well-being among people with disabilities across the lifespan. Enhancing well-being requires more than managing health conditions—it involves empowering individuals through inclusive health promotion strategies, adaptive physical activity programs, integrated mental health support, and person-centered care models that address both physical and psychosocial needs.
We welcome contributions that explore factors influencing well-being, interventions designed to promote resilience and health, and system-level strategies to reduce disparities. Studies may address diverse disability populations and incorporate a wide range of methodologies, including observational and longitudinal research, intervention trials, qualitative studies, implementation research, case studies, study protocols, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. Priority will be given to work that centers the lived experiences of people with disabilities and offers actionable insights for clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders.
Dr. Jereme D. Wilroy
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- disability health
- physical health
- mental health
- health disparities
- accessibility
- rehabilitation
- adaptive physical activity
- inclusive healthcare
- health promotion
- psychosocial well-being
- integrated care
- quality of life
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