title: [Mental Health Promotion Among the Chronic Disabled Population in the Community].
abstract: Societal ageing and the rising prevalence of chronic disease are important causes that underlie the growth in the number of disabled individuals. The disease-induced psychological distress experienced by this population not only decreases quality of life but also increases demand for healthcare. The healthcare policy for the disabled population currently focuses on community healthcare. Therefore, developing appropriate programs to promote mental health among the disabled population in community settings is a critical issue. The present paper reviews current mental health promotion initiatives that target the disabled population in the community and addresses mental healthcare issues that are prevalent among the chronically disabled; strategies of mental health promotion that use music therapy, reminiscence therapy, and horticultural therapy; and the roles and responsibilities of community professionals in mental healthcare. We offer these perspectives as a reference to promote mental health and to establish holistic community healthcare for chronically disabled individuals.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Cardinal Tien Junior College of Healthcare and Management, Taiwan, ROC.
authors.forename: Hui-Chuan
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Cardinal Tien Junior College of Healthcare and Management, Taiwan, ROC.
authors.forename: Li-Hua
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan, ROC. hsiuju@tmu.edu.tw.
authors.forename: Hsiu-Ju
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Chang
mesh_terms: D003156:Community Mental Health Services; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology*; D006293:Health Promotion; D058611:Horticultural Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008603:Mental Health; D009147:Music Therapy
keywords: disability; horticultural therapy; mental health promotion; music therapy; reminiscence therapy