Brain Health for All Ages: Leave No One Behind
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Research".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 1
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Neurological disorders are now the leading cause of disability worldwide. According to Global Burden of Disease 2021 data, 43% of global disability stems from brain-related conditions—spanning from stroke, dementia, migraine, and epilepsy to over 400 other neurological disorders. The burden is highest in low- and middle-income countries, where millions lack access to essential care. Health systems are stretched thin. Neurologists are few. Treatments are often out of reach. In many communities, stigma and poor awareness continue to widen the gap. Yet, the reality is this: most neurological conditions are preventable, and many are treatable. The world can—and must—do better. This is our motivation in launching this Special Issue, titled “Brain Health for All Ages: Leave No One Behind”. Our aim is to spark global dialogue and action in the context of brain health across the lifespan—from prenatal development through aging. We seek papers that showcase science, stories, and solutions that can change lives.
We welcome contributions across disciplines, including the following:
- Universal health coverage models that include neurology and mental health;
- Strategies to address post-COVID neurological syndromes;
- Innovations at the intersection of neurology and psychiatry;
- Local applications of global burden data to improve care;
- Advocacy, policy, and grassroots success stories.
Whether you are a clinician, researcher, policymaker, student, or community leader, your voice matters. Together, we can reshape the future of brain health—for everyone, everywhere.
Prof. Dr. Tissa Wijeratne
Dr. Dilani Wijeratne
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- brain health
- neurology
- neurological syndromes
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