Special Issues

Mental Health & Behaviour in CHD

Submission Deadline: 30 June 2026 (closed) View: 460 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editor(s)

Prof. Dr. Masoudeh Babakhanian

Email: babakhanian.m@gmail.com

Affiliation: Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan 35198, Iran.

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Research Interests: Social Work and expertise in psychosocial interventions, including addiction studies

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Prof. Dr. Maliheh Khalvati

Email: ma.khalvati@yahoo.com

Affiliation: Social Determinants of Health Research Center and Social Work Department of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 91779, Iran.

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Research Interests: Social Work, Mental Health, Social Health

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Summary

Psychosocial Support and Social Work Interventions for Families of Children with CHD:
Exploring the role of social work in providing psychological, educational, and social support to families and caregivers of children with CHD, addressing their psychosocial challenges, and proposing evidence-based interventions to enhance family well-being and coping strategies.


Behavioral and Mental Health Interventions Integrating Addiction and Social Work Perspectives in CHD Patients:
Focusing on behavioral and psychosocial interventions that address co-occurring substance use or addiction-related challenges among CHD patients, highlighting the role of social workers in facilitating integrated care and improving mental health outcomes.


Keywords

CHD Patients, Psychosocial Support , Social Work Interventions

Published Papers


  • Open Access

    COMMENTARY

    Spirituality in Congenital Heart Disease Counseling: Toward a Practical, Evidence-Informed Framework for Family-Centered Care

    Luciane Alves da Rocha Amorim, Edward Araujo Júnior
    Structural and Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.21, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/schd.2026.080881
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Mental Health & Behaviour in CHD)
    Abstract The diagnosis of congenital heart disease (CHD) brings profound uncertainty and emotional distress to families, yet the spiritual dimension of this experience is often overlooked in routine counseling. Based on a narrative review of the literature and our group’s prior scoping work, this commentary proposes a practical, ethically grounded framework for integrating spiritual awareness into fetal and pediatric CHD counseling. We distinguish spirituality from related constructs, religiosity, coping, resilience, and cultural values, and discuss both its potential benefits (e.g., fostering resilience, supporting decision-making) and risks (e.g., spiritual distress, fatalism, conflict with medical recommendations). Practical guidance… More >

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