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Social Support for Social Services: Addressing the Well-Being of Social Workers

edited by Nuzha Allassad Alhuzail

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open

Keywords: social support; social resilience; indigenous knowledge as a resource; innovation and innovation in the workplace; professional networks; professional well-being; burnout prevention; job satisfaction; work-life balance; professional development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Oxidative Potential as a New Metric for Evaluating the Health Effects of Air Pollution

edited by Ian Mudway

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidative potential; oxidative stress; reactive oxygen species; air pollution; metals; redox

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Building and Sustaining the Health Care Workforce for Marginalized Communities

edited by Michelle J. Ko

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: health workforce; healthcare professionals; healthcare workers; underserved communities; health professions shortage areas; diversity; equity and inclusion; community health workers; lay professionals

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

Understanding Health Risks and Protective Factors in Youth Delinquency

edited by

Adam Schmidt

and April G. Thomas

submission deadline 1 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 785 | Submission Open

Keywords: justice-involved youth; juvenile delinquency; juvenile justice; resilience; health disparities; chronic health conditions; protective factors; developmental psychopathology; developmental neuroscience; child psychology; forensic psychology; developmental mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

The Impact of Emotional Expression in Social Media on Quality of Life

edited by

Tal Laor

and

Yair Galily

submission deadline 13 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: emotional expression; social media; quality of life; digital communication; well-being; mental health; community; isolation; cultural implications; online interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Women and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention

edited by

Whitney C. Irie

submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 569 | Submission Open

Keywords: HIV prevention; women and PrEP; intersectionality; gender power dynamics; adolescent girls and young women; healthcare access; stigma and discrimination; structural inequalities

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

Health Equity and Universal Health Coverage

edited by

Inmaculada Mateo-Rodríguez

and

Antonio Daponte-Codina

submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2588 | Submission Open

Keywords: universal health coverage; mental and physical services; health equity; health inequality; social determinants of health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Nature-Based Integrative Health: Physical Activity, Nutrition and Environmental Sustainability

edited by

Helena Moreira

Ronaldo E. C. D. Gabriel

Mário Gabriel Santiago dos Santos

and

Carla Gonçalves

submission deadline 27 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 395 | Submission Open

Keywords: human– nature connection; nature-based physical activity; integrative nutrition; health and wellbeing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Migrant Health and Newly Emerging Public Health Issues

edited by

Farah Ahmad

submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 18700 | Submission Open

Keywords: migration; health equity; access to care; COVID-19; natural disasters; mental stress; violence and trauma; food insecurity; aging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

The Role of Physical Activity in Falls and Injury Prevention Among Older Adults

edited by

José Alberto Frade Martins Parraca

and Nelson André Alcacer Valente

submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 851 | Submission Open

Keywords: fall prevention; older adults; physical activity; injury prevention; balance training; strength training; mobility; functional fitness; elderly; exercise

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

Sexual, Reproductive and Maternal Health

edited by

Ana Cristina Lindsay

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10145 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal; pregnancy; minority; reproductive rights; gender; immigrant; structural factors; social and cultural factors; environment; interventions; health promotion; health disparities; health equity; health policy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Exploring the Link—Better Sleep Equals Better Health

edited by

Elaine Marqueze

and

Cátia Reis

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6881 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep; health; chronobiology; social organization; shift work; public health; risk factors; mechanisms; interventions; guidelines

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

The State of Mental Health Services: Challenges, Trends and Achievements

edited by

Andel V. Nicasio

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6649 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health care; mental health services; mental health services research; community mental health services; implementation; dissemination; best practices; digital metal health; evidence-based interventions; brief interventions

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

Physical Fitness and Injury Prevention in Athletes

edited by

Fabrizio Perroni

and Stefano Amatori

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3005 | Submission Open

Keywords: injury prevention; sport performance; kinematic analysis; strength and conditioning; rehabilitation; recovery

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

Patient Safety, Worker Health and Behavior

edited by

Rafaela Andolhe

and

Graziele De Lima Dalmolin

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2586 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthcare; worker; patient safety; stress behavior; health of worker; health; mental workload; occupational health

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

Perspectives in Health Care Sciences

edited by

Nicola Magnavita

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2044 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetics; telecommunication; artificial intelligence; inequalities; migration; minorities; literacy; health promotion; resources; accessibility

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

2nd Edition: Advances in Pediatric Dental Care in Relation to Public Health

edited by

Ziad D. Baghdadi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 1956 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescent; child; dental care for children; dental caries; health knowledge; attitudes; and practice; oral health; patient advocacy; pediatric dentistry; primary health care; public policy

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

Oral Health and Quality of Life in Older Adults

edited by

Paulo Sérgio da Silva Santos

and Camila Lopes Cardoso

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1062 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral health; quality of life; healthcare providers; health impact; epidemiology; older adults; physical functional performance; aged

(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 2025 | Viewed by 283 | 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)

Sleep Disorders and Cognitive Impairment

edited by

Rónán O’Caoimh

and

Abbas Smiley

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep; cognitive impairment; dementia; pharmacological intervention; non-pharmacological intervention; economic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Nursing Practice in Primary Health Care

edited by

Carey Mather

and Kathleen Tori

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: access; equity and sustainability; models of practice; multidisciplinary health teams; primary healthcare models of practice; primary healthcare workforce; recruitment and retention; rural and remote healthcare; rural health workforce

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

The Impact of Family Capabilities on the Wellbeing and Mental Health of Family Members

edited by

Nicolette Vanessa Roman

and James Reid

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: family; family capabilities; mental health; family wellbeing; family centredness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Trends in Chronic Pain Assessment and Treatment: Essential Aspects for Rehabilitation and Clinical Management

edited by Karen Barros Parron Fernandes and

Rosario Caruso

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: pain assessment; pain medication; neuromodulation; patient-controlled analgesia; preventive analgesia; disability; chronic pain

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

Biopsychosocial Predictors of Vulnerability, Resilience, and Intervention Responsiveness Among Trauma-Exposed Populations

edited by

Eamonn Arble

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: trauma; resilience; assessment; intervention

Prevention and Management of Substance Use and Mental Health Issues in the Perinatal Period

edited by Beth Bailey

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: pregnancy substance use; perinatal mental health; mental health screening; substance use screening; pregnancy intervention; mental health risk; substance use risk; in utero exposures; mother– child health; developmental outcomes

Alcohol Use Among Pregnant Women: Trends, Risks, and Intervention Approaches

edited by

Yukiko Washio

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open

Keywords: prenatal alcohol use; postpartum alcohol use; breastfeeding; other substance use and tobacco use; intimate partner violence; trauma exposure; maternal depression; sexual health; HIV/AIDS; prevention and treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Perspectives in Behavioral and Mental Health

edited by

Shirley Wyver

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; behavioral health; detection; prevention; intervention; global crises; minority populations; culture; urbanization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

The Influence of Parenting Styles on Children's Mental Health

edited by

Marco Tommasi

and

Maria Rita Sergi

submission deadline 1 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4873 | Submission Open

Keywords: parenting styles; children’ s mental health; adolescents’ mental health; emotion regulation; psychological well-being; family roles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Social and Geographic Disparities in Healthy Aging

edited by Rachel Lynne Peterson

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 248 | Submission Open

Keywords: aging; gerontology; health disparities; health equity; physical environment; social determinants of health; social environment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Substance Use, Mental Health, and Co-Occurring Disorders in a Post-COVID-19 Era: Advancing Treatment and Prevention

edited by Michael W. Brand, Elizabeth Charron and Brandt Wiskur

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: substance use disorder; addiction; alcohol; opioids; cannabis; illegal drugs; prevention; evidence-based treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Nutrition-, Overweight- and Obesity-Related Health Issues

edited by

Braulio Henrique Magnani Branco

and

Pablo Valdés-Badilla

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 15646 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity paradox; morbid obesity; pediatric obesity; obesity; hyperphagia; and developmental delay; patient care team

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Sustainable Work Environment and Occupational Well-Being

edited by Delfina Gabriela Garrido Ramos,

João dos Santos Baptista

and

Joana Cristina Cardoso Guedes

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 8845 | Submission Open

Keywords: health and well-being; health behaviour change programs; health inequalities; human health; occupational Health; occupational risk; decent work and economic growth; telework; digitization; industrial sustainability and work; sustainable industrial design; trends; perspectives; and responses in work sustainability; social environment; work environment; environmental health; clean technologies and work environment; environmental risk; climate changes; work; and well-being; renewable energies and work environment; green jobs; emerging risks for environmental and occupational well-being; heat stress and work; cold work environment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Alcohol Use in Disadvantaged Populations: Health Equalities and Appropriate Intervention

edited by

Katie Haighton

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8315 | Submission Open

Keywords: alcohol; disadvantaged; marginalized; equity; inequality; minority; disability; women; LGBTQI+; older people; children

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Occupational Health and Wellbeing for Healthcare Providers

edited by

Leodoro Labrague

and Sulaiman Al Sabei

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8193 | Submission Open

Keywords: occupational health; wellbeing; healthcare providers; burnout; mental health; ergonomics; work– life balance; professional development; team dynamics; evidence-based interventions

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

Bullying and Psychological Distress in Workplace

edited by

Jolita Vveinhardt

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4275 | Submission Open

Keywords: workplace bullying; workplace bullying prevention; well-being at work; psychological distress; psychological work environment; physical and mental health; distress in the workplace; distress coping; treatment; rehabilitation; abusive behavior; emotional harassment; hostile work environment; psychological support; social support

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Navigating the AI-Driven Workplace: Emerging Challenges and Innovative Solutions in Occupational Health and Safety

edited by

Bochen Jia

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3742 | Submission Open

Keywords: occupational health and safety; artificial intelligence (AI); AI-driven work environments; human– AI interaction; ethical considerations; risk assessment; training and skill development; organizational factors; workplace culture; worker well-being; occupational health and safety (OHS); AI-driven work environments; ergonomic risk assessment; worker well-being; human– AI interaction; adaptive and inclusive work environments; OHS training and education; regulatory frameworks; future of work

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Impact of Parent–Child Relationships on Psychological Well-Being among Sexual and Gender Minority Families

edited by Samantha L. Tornello

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2154 | Submission Open

Keywords: parent– child relationships; SGM parents; well-being; psychological functioning; strength-based approaches; transgender health; child outcomes; family dynamics; nonbinary; LGBTQ+ people

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Mental Health and Wellbeing in High-Risk Occupational Groups

edited by Rebecca Loudoun and Keith Townsend

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1632 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-risk occupations; mental health and wellbeing; emerging workplace hazards; organisational interventions; intervention theory

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Health Risks of Exposure to Polluted Air in Workplaces

edited by

Ahmed A. Arif

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1256 | Submission Open

Keywords: air pollution; workplace pollutants; health hazards; occupations; workplace inequality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Infection Prevention and Control in Health Care

edited by Maria Eliete Batista Moura, Denise Andrade and Daniela Reis Joaquim Reis Joaquim de Freitas

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1145 | Submission Open

Keywords: epidemiology; healthcare-associated infections (HAIs); biosafety; microbiology; patient safety; infections; sexually transmitted infections (STIs); vaccines; environmental sustainability; artificial intelligence in infection control

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

Understanding Self-Harm Among Young People

edited by

Katherine M. Boydell

and Helen Christensen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 675 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-harm; mental health; adolescents; young people; suicide; non-suicidal self-injury; qualitative inquiry

Despair and Desires for Health Promotion After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3

edited by Karien Jooste

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 645 | Submission Open

Keywords: health promotion; COVID-19; SDG 3; empowering behavior; change management; educational support; challenges; communication; influences on health; related diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Scaling Up Physical Activity Interventions in the Prevention of Chronic Diseases

edited by

Noël Christopher Barengo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; strength training; aerobic exercise; physical activity guidelines; social determinants of health; non-communicable diseases; cardio-metabolic diseases

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

Quality of Life and Well-Being in Later Life

edited by

Mosad Zineldin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: quality of life; well-being; aging; older adults; active aging; mental health; social support; health inequalities; resilience in later life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Exploring Quality of Life in Nursing and Patient Care

edited by

Nikolina Farčić

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: quality of life; nurses; nursing; patients; education; health; pain

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

Negative Health Impacts of Environmental Contaminant Exposure During Early Childhood

edited by

Lori A. Hoepner

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: developmental toxicology; early-life exposure; exposure assessment; environmental epidemiology; biomarkers; endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs); heavy metals; personal care products (PCPs); water pollution; air pollution; developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Application of Big Data Analysis to Health Risk Assessment

edited by

Cristian Ricci

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1744 | Submission Open

Keywords: big data; risk assessment; health care; epidemiology; public health; health system; information technology; data mining; machine learning; AI applications

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

Public Health Strategies for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment

edited by Anna Helova

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 527 | Submission Open

Keywords: public health strategies; HIV/AIDS; prevention; treatment; implementation strategies; community-based interventions; policy; sustainability; health equity; social determinants of health

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

Advances in Women’s Health and Pelvic Health: Lifelong Care

edited by

Paula Clara Ribeiro Santos

and Diana Salvador Bernardo

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 263 | Submission Open

Keywords: pelvic; pregnancy; postpartum; menopause; health promotion; physical activity; urinary incontinence

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

Trends in Sustainable and Healthy Cities

edited by

Adriano Bressane

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11615 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable urban development; green infrastructure; renewable energy; efficient waste management; social equity; urban health and well-being; climate resilience; smart cities; community engagement; green building practices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

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