International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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The Current Research Trends on Public Mental Health in Sports and Exercise Settings

edited by

Heriberto Antonio Pineda-Espejel

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3492 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport psychology; team cohesion; sport performance; personal standards; social standards; healthy diet; social context; personality in sport; motivation; mental health; physical activity; exercise; sports body aesthetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life)

Unveiling Chronic Pain: Understanding Prevalence, Management, Psychiatric Comorbidity, and Inflammatory Mechanisms

edited by

Nóra Kerekes

, Marc Landry and

Ana María Sánchez-Pérez

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1932 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic pain; psychiatric disorders; inflammation; quality of life; evidence-based investigations; innovative pain management; interdisciplinary evidence; healthcare challenges

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention)

Environmental and Social Determinants of Health in Stroke

edited by

Jason Wang

and Pina C. Sanelli

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: stroke prevention; environmental stressors; social determinants of health; health disparities; stroke care; cognitive decline; Alzheimer’ s disease and related dementias (ADRDs); community-based interventions; stroke outcomes; air pollution and neurological health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention)

2nd Edition of Oral Diseases: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by

Razia Abdool Gafaar G. Khammissa

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral medicine; oral mucosal disease; orofacial pain; salivary gland disorders; oral cancer; oral potentially malignant disorders; oral manifestations of systemic disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Headache and Evidence-Based Rehabilitation Strategies

edited by Petr Konecný

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: headache; orofacial region; cervical spine; rehabilitation; pain; function; quality of life; multidisciplinary care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Family Caregiving of Older Adults: 2nd Edition

edited by Hanne Konradsen and Zarina Nahar Kabir

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: family caregiving; family health; older adults; care partner; informal caregiving

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Virtual Maternity Care in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period

edited by

Deborah Fox

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: pregnancy; postpartum; virtual maternity care; antenatal; prenatal; remote pregnancy care; maternity hospital at home

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Promoting Physical, Mental, and Social Wellbeing in Adults with Hearing Loss: Working Toward Person-Centered, Holistic Care

edited by

David Maidment

and Rebecca J. Bennett

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: hearing loss; health promotion; physical health; mental wellbeing; person-centered care; holistic care; behavior change; digital health interventions; psychosocial support

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Health Disparities and Health Literacy: Bridging the Gap

edited by Andrew Yockey

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthcare; health literacy; health disparities; equity; health education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Social Equalities and Wellbeing in Community Health

edited by

Bridgette Masters-Awatere

Rebekah Graham

and Shemana Cassim

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: equity; community psychology; Māori; Indigenous; justice; health; wellbeing; disability; culture; migration; climate change; identity; policy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Achieving HIV Management Through Nursing and Public Health Interventions

edited by

Deliwe René Phetlhu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: HIV management; nursing interventions; public health; health equity; care continuum; adherence; stigma; prevention; key populations; implementation science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Agricultural Health and Sustainability: Addressing Occupational, Mental, and Environmental Challenges

edited by

Lorann Stallones

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: resilient food systems; mental health; sustainable agriculture; agricultural safety and health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Non-Communicable Diseases and Health Promotion: Bridging Epidemiology and Public Health

edited by

Lanthé I. M. Kruger

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-communicable diseases; health promotion; epidemiology; health inequities; transdisciplinary approaches; sustainable development goals; health system strengthening

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention)

Infectious Disease Prevention in Sexual Minority Groups: Advancing Sexual Epidemiology

edited by Derek T. Dangerfield II

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: infectious disease; epidemiology; social determinants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention)

Promoting Health Equity for Vulnerable Groups in Low-Resource Settings

edited by Takalani Grace Tshitangano

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open

Keywords: health promotion; health policy and systems; health program development and evaluation; infection control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Breaking Down Barriers: Ensuring Healthcare Access for Migrant and Refugee Communities

edited by

Sana Malik

and Miguel Muñoz-Laboy

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 488 | Submission Open

Keywords: immigrant; refugee; and migrant populations; healthcare access; health disparities; health equity; healthcare policy; social determinants of health; cultural barriers to healthcare; health and mental health services for displaced populations; migrant health challenges; global public health; healthcare access inequities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

From Understanding to Action: Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Across Sectors

edited by Lisa M. Gargano

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: vaccination; vaccine communications; vaccine hesitancy; vaccine uptake: inequities in vaccine literacy; vaccine confidence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Managing and Promoting the Mental Health of People with Psychiatric Comorbidities

edited by