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Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica is an international forum for the dissemination of information advancing the science and practice of psychiatry. The journal predominantly focuses on clinical psychiatry and also welcomes manuscripts based on translational, including preclinical and epidemiological, research. It is described as a top 15% ISI-ranked Psychiatry journal with broad global appeal.

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Subject Psychiatry
Impact Factor 5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0001-690X
eISSN 1600-0447
Invitation Only No
Cost Range $4,880 USD / £3,240 GBP / €4,030 EUR APC for open access publication

Submission Instructions

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Intro, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 3,500 words. Main body must be formatted as Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. Manuscript must include up to seven keywords and, immediately below the Abstract/Keywords, up to three Significant Outcomes and up to three noteworthy Limitations presented in tabulated form, with each item ideally in one sentence and no more than two sentences, and authors must disclose use of AI technologies if used to substantially edit, develop, or translate the manuscript.
References References may be submitted in any citation style or format if used consistently throughout the manuscript. References must be included in the main document and formatted consistently throughout the manuscript.
Figures & Tables Figures should be uploaded as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends, tables must include titles and footnotes, and figure legends must also be supplied as a complete list in the text.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings intro, methods, results, and conclusion.
Manuscript Systematic Review articles have a 5,000-word limit. Main body must be formatted as introduction, materials & methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Manuscript must include up to three significant Summations and up to three noteworthy Limitations in tabulated form immediately below the Abstract/Keywords, and authors must disclose use of AI technologies if AI was used to substantially edit, develop, or translate the manuscript.
References References may be submitted in any citation style or format if used consistently throughout the manuscript. References must be consistent throughout the manuscript.
Figures & Tables Figures should be uploaded as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends, tables must include a title and footnotes, and figure legends must be supplied as a complete list in the text.
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Research Into Practice

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings intro, methods, results, and conclusion.
Manuscript Main body must be formatted as introduction, materials & methods, results, discussion, and conclusion, with up to three Clinical Recommendations and up to three noteworthy Limitations placed immediately below the Abstract/Keywords in tabulated form. Manuscript must include up to seven keywords and provide up to three Clinical Recommendations and up to three noteworthy Limitations, each presented succinctly in tabulated form immediately below the Abstract/Keywords, and authors must disclose use of AI technologies if AI was used to substantially edit, develop, or translate the manuscript.
References References may be submitted in any citation style if used consistently throughout the manuscript. References must be included in the main document and formatted consistently throughout the manuscript.
Figures & Tables Figures should be uploaded as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends, tables must include title and footnotes, and figure legends must be supplied as a complete list in the text.
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Research Letters

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings intro, methods, results, and conclusion.
Manuscript Research Letters have a 1000-word limit. Main body must be formatted as introduction, materials & methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Manuscript may include up to seven keywords and authors must disclose use of AI technologies if AI was used to substantially edit, develop, or translate the manuscript.
References Up to 5 references are permitted. References may be submitted in any style or format as long as they are consistent throughout the manuscript. References must be formatted consistently throughout the manuscript.
Figures & Tables Up to 1 small table or figure is permitted. Figures should be uploaded as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends, tables must include a title and footnotes, and figure legends must be supplied as a complete list in the text.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,000 words. Main body must be formatted as introduction, materials & methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. A Data Availability Statement is required, and authors must disclose use of AI technologies if AI was used to substantially edit, develop, or translate the manuscript.
References No more than 5 references are permitted. References may be submitted in any citation style or format if used consistently throughout the manuscript. References must be included in the main document file.
Figures & Tables No more than 1 small table or figure is permitted. Figures should be uploaded as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends, tables must include a title and footnotes, and figure legends must also be supplied as a complete list in the text.
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Recent Publications

Electroconvulsive Therapy and Time to Psychiatric Readmission in Schizophrenia

Linnea Stenmark, Mussie Msghina, Axel Nordenskjöld

10.1111/acps.70115
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Clinical Intervention Following Detection of Incident Diabetes Within a Large Psychiatric Service System: A Chart Review Study

Pernille Kølbæk, Christopher Rohde, Maria Speed, Henrik Holm Thomsen, Søren Dinesen Østergaard

10.1111/acps.70114
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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ( rTMS ) for Adolescent Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Treatment Response and Suicidal Ideation Reduction

Lidija Rakic, Floris Tas, Miao Chen, Indira Tendolkar, Philip van Eijndhoven, Jozarni Dlabac‐de Lange, Mieke Klein Hofmeijer, Adriaan Hoogendoorn, Didi Rhebergen

10.1111/acps.70110
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Issue Information

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10.1111/acps.70101
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Psychotic Features in Unipolar and Bipolar Depression: Commentary

Ross J. Baldessarini, Leonardo Tondo

10.1111/acps.70111
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median submission to first decision is 3 days, median submission to acceptance is 97 days, and median acceptance to publication is 12 days.

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What are the publication costs?

$4,880 USD / £3,240 GBP / €4,030 EUR APC applies if the open access option is selected and the article is accepted and published.

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Research Topics

Schizophrenia research and treatment Bipolar Disorder and Treatment Mental Health and Psychiatry Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Treatment of Major Depression Mental Health Treatment and Access Psychiatric care and mental health services Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes Tryptophan and brain disorders Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications Personality Disorders and Psychopathology Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health Research Topics Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Neurology and Historical Studies Medical Research and Practices Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints Family Caregiving in Mental Illness Functional Brain Connectivity Studies

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