*New* Call for Manuscripts – Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work Social Work at the Intersection of Physical and Behavioral Health: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions (6/15/25)
Posted: 6/5/2025 ()
Social Work at the Intersection of Physical and Behavioral Health: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions
The integration of mental and physical healthcare is a critical priority for improving health and wellness outcomes. Amid persistent and long-standing gaps in the U.S. health and social care systems, the need for programs and policies supporting this integration are urgent. Addressing these challenges requires innovative approaches in program design, policy development, care delivery, and practice methods that embrace holistic, person-centered models of health and wellness. Social work research is uniquely positioned to lead this conversation, identifying barriers, exploring solutions, and informing policy to advance integrated care. This special issue seeks to bring together scholars and practitioners to share cutting-edge research and practice insights at the intersection of physical and behavioral health. We aim to foster a deeper understanding of how integrated care can evolve to meet the needs of diverse populations and sociopolitical contexts.
Key questions for consideration include: What systemic and organizational barriers hinder the advancement of integrated physical and behavioral healthcare programs and policies? How can social workers address social determinants of health to improve outcomes in integrated care systems? What does the future of integrated care look like, particularly considering current sociopolitical challenges and their impact on marginalized communities?
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