Journal of Mental Health & Clinical Psychology
ISSN 2578-2959
An open access, peer-reviewed mental health journal publishing research in clinical psychology, psychiatry and mental health care.
About the Journal
The Journal of Mental Health & Clinical Psychology (J Ment Health Clin Psychol, ISSN 2578-2959) is an international, peer-reviewed forum for evidence-based research on the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of mental disorders. It connects psychiatry and clinical psychology with nursing, therapy and public health, and particularly welcomes multi-disciplinary studies and work that involves people who use mental health services.
Core areas include depression, anxiety and mood disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, PTSD and trauma, OCD, eating and personality disorders, and neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and autism. The journal also covers psychopharmacology, psychotherapy and behaviour therapy, brain stimulation and imaging, geriatric and forensic psychiatry, substance use, suicide prevention, sleep, stress, stigma and community mental health.
Alongside original research, the journal publishes systematic, scoping and narrative reviews, clinical studies and case reports, commentaries and letters, conference reports and book reviews. Its readers include psychiatrists and psychologists, clinical researchers, mental health nurses and therapists, public health professionals and early-career scientists.
The journal follows COPE and ICMJE guidelines, is fully open access under CC BY 4.0, and assigns a Crossref DOI to every article. It is indexed in Google Scholar and publishes three issues a year, with accepted papers released online as soon as they are ready.
Journal Info
| Journal Name | Journal of Mental Health & Clinical Psychology |
| Journal Short Name | J Ment Health Clin Psychol |
| DOI | 10.29245/2578-2959 |
| ISSN | 2578-2959 |
| Issue Per Year | Three Issues Per Year |
| Article Processing Charge (APC) | 1150 USD |
| Publishing Model | Fully Open Access |
| License | CC BY 4.0 |
| Indexing | Google Scholar, Crossref |
| Contact us | editor@mentalhealthjournal.org |
About the Journal
Our scope, editorial standards and policies for authors and readers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Journal of Mental Health & Clinical Psychology peer reviewed?
Yes. Every manuscript is reviewed by independent subject experts before the editors make a decision.
Is Journal of Mental Health & Clinical Psychology open access?
Yes. All articles are free to read and download, and are published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) licence.
What topics does the journal cover?
Clinical psychology and psychiatry, including mood, anxiety, psychotic, trauma-related, eating and personality disorders, psychotherapy and psychopharmacology.
What article types are accepted?
Original research; systematic, scoping and narrative reviews; clinical studies and case reports; commentaries and letters; conference reports; and book reviews.
When is the article processing charge (APC) paid?
The APC is charged only after a manuscript is accepted for publication. There is no fee to submit.
When are accepted articles published online?
Accepted articles are published online as soon as they are ready, without waiting for the full issue to be completed.
Do published articles receive a DOI?
Yes. Every published article is assigned a DOI so it can be cited and found permanently.
How do I submit a manuscript?
Use the Sign in link at the top of this page to open the author portal, then submit your manuscript online.