What's Bad about Wellness? What the Disability Rights Perspective Offers about the Limitations of Wellness

This article argues that wellness programs institutionalize disability bias and a false perception of health attainability. People with substantial physical or mental impairments will not be able to control many aspects of their health, even with concerted efforts. Embedded in this approach is the notion of responsibility for and control over all aspects of one's health, including disability. This kind of orientation further perpetuates a neoliberal approach to society where autonomy trumps community-based supports and acceptance of differences.

Source: Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law - October 10, 2014 Category: Health Management Authors: Basas, C. G. Tags: Articles Source Type: research