Family Care and Mental Health Delivery to Improve Welfare of Children and Parents: Second Edition
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2026 | Viewed by 20
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Dear Colleagues,
Improving the welfare of children and parents through family care and mental health services is essential in creating a healthy and supportive environment for families.
For this Special Issue, we invite the submission of original articles and reviews that address the following aspects related to child welfare:
- Accessible Mental Health Services
Ensuring that mental health services are readily available and accessible to both children and parents. This includes affordable therapy, counseling, and psychiatric services.
- Early Intervention
Implementing early intervention programs to identify and address mental health issues in children and parents at an early stage. This can prevent problems from worsening over time.
- Parental Support
Offering parenting programs that provide support and education to parents. These programs can help parents to develop effective parenting skills, manage stress, and create a nurturing environment for their children.
- Family-Centered Care
Strengthening psychological care programs provided by medical services based on a family-centered approach to improve the mental health of children and parents.
- Integrated Care
Developing integrated healthcare systems where mental health services are seamlessly integrated into primary care. This can improve the early detection and treatment of mental health issues in both parents and children.
- Community-Based Services
Establishing community-based mental health programs and support networks that families can easily access. These programs can include peer support groups, community centers, and crisis hotlines.
- Trauma-Informed Care
Training healthcare providers, educators, and social workers in trauma-informed care to better understand and address the effects of trauma in children and parents.
- Crisis Intervention
Establishing training programs for interventions after psychological crises and traumatic events (in children and parents) for staff in psychology, medicine, social work, and health services.
- Supportive Policies
Advocating for policies that support family-friendly workplaces, affordable childcare, and parental leave. Reducing stressors on parents can positively impact family mental health.
- Telehealth and Digital Resources
Leveraging telehealth and digital platforms to provide mental health resources and support, especially for families in remote or underserved areas.
Dr. Leonor Rivera-Rivera
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- family care
- integrated care
- parental support
- mental health
- telehealth and digital support
- crisis intervention
- trauma-informed care
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