Beyond Physical Limitations: Depressive Mood and Self-Rated Health Among Adults with Severe Disabilities

: Depressive mood was independently associated with SRH among adults with severe disabilities, even after accounting for physical health and functional limitations. These findings suggest that attention to depressive mood may be relevant to disability-related assessment and service planning, alongside chronic disease management and functional support. The observed association reflects a short-term affective state rather than clinical depression and should be interpreted within the context of subjective health appraisal.