The Influence of Mental Health Services on Health Outcomes and Well-Being

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, the intricate relationship between mental health and overall well-being has emerged as a pivotal area of concern in healthcare. Recognising the pivotal role of mental health services in shaping individuals' health outcomes and overall quality of life, we are please to invite researchers and experts from diverse disciplines to contribute to our upcoming Special Issue, entitled “The Influence of Mental Health Services on Health Outcomes and Well-Being”. This This multifaceted connection between mental health services, health outcomes, and well-being forms the cornerstone of our understanding of holistic healthcare and has received widespread attention.

This Issue aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of the complex interplay between mental health services, health outcomes, and well-being, shedding light on novel insights, empirical findings, and innovative approaches in this domain.

Scope of the Special Issue:

This Special Issue welcomes contributions that cover a broad spectrum of topics related to the impact of mental health services on health outcomes and well-being. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

1. Research examining the effectiveness of various mental health interventions, such as therapy, medication, digital solutions, and alternative therapies, in improving health outcomes and overall well-being.
2. Exploration of the intricate connections between mental and physical health, highlighting how addressing mental health challenges can lead to improved physical health outcomes and vice versa.
3. Studies investigating the barriers hindering individuals' access to mental health services and the facilitators that enhance their utilization, with a focus on potential strategies to overcome these challenges.
4. Research focusing on the unique needs and challenges of different age groups, ranging from children and adolescents to older adults, and assessing how tailored mental health services contribute to human well-being.
5. Examination of the policy implications of integrating mental health services into the broader healthcare framework, including recommendations for destigmatization, workforce training, and enhanced accessibility.
6. Exploration of emerging trends, technologies, and future directions in the field of mental health services with the potential to reshape health outcomes and overall well-being.

We encourage prospective contributors to consider these areas of interest and to contact our editorial office for any inquiries or clarifications.

Dr. Ge Yu
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Healthcare is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.