Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry is a peer-reviewed journal in geriatric psychiatry that publishes articles on the diagnosis and classification of psychiatric disorders of later life, epidemiological and biological correlates of mental health of older adults, and psychopharmacology and other somatic treatments. The journal is published twelve times a year.
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Subject
Geriatrics & Gerontology, Gerontology, Psychiatry
Impact Factor
3.8
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1064-7481
eISSN
1545-7214
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Supports open access.
Submission Instructions
American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Regular Research Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required for Regular Research Articles. The abstract must be 250 words or less. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Objectives, Design, Setting, Participants, Intervention (if any), Measurements, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
The main body text must contain no more than 3500 words. The manuscript text must be organized under the main headings Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. The manuscript must include a Highlights section, an Author Contributions paragraph, at least three keywords on the title page, a disclosure/conflict of interest section before the references, and a declaration of generative AI use before the references if such tools were used in writing.
References
Regular Research Articles may include up to 40 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be cited in the text in order of appearance using numbers in parentheses, and references with more than three authors must list the first three authors followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Each figure and each table must be uploaded in a file separate from the main manuscript file, and figure legends must appear on a separate manuscript page after the references.
Clinical Review Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An unstructured abstract is required. Abstract must be less than 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must contain no more than 5000 words. Text must be organized under the main headings Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include a Highlights section, an Author Contributions paragraph, a disclosure/conflict of interest section before the references, and a Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process section before the references if applicable.
References
References may include up to 75 entries. References must follow AMA style. References must be cited in order of appearance using numbered parentheses in the text, and if a reference has more than three authors only the first three should be listed followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
The article may include up to 4 tables and/or figures. Each figure and each table must be uploaded as a separate file from the main manuscript, with figure legends provided on a separate manuscript page after the references. Figures and tables must be cited consecutively in the text and numbered in the order discussed.
Brief Reports
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be less than 150 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must contain no more than 1500 words, excluding references. Main text must be organized under the headings Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include a separate Highlights file answering the primary question addressed, the main finding, and the meaning of the finding, and must include an Author Contributions paragraph plus a disclosure/conflict of interest section before the references, with a Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process added before the references if such tools were used.
References
References are limited to 10. References must follow AMA style. References must be cited in order of appearance using numbers in parentheses, and if a reference has more than three authors only the first three should be listed followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Submission may include 1 table and 1 figure. Each table must be uploaded in a file separate from the main manuscript file, and each figure must be saved as a separate file from the text. Figure legends must be provided on a separate manuscript page after the references, and each table must appear on a separate page with a title, column heads, and explanatory legends.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Letters to the Editor should be less than 500 words. Letters to the Editor must be signed by all authors.
References
Letters to the Editor may include a maximum of 5 references. References must follow American Medical Association style. References must be cited in the text by number in parentheses in order of appearance, and references with more than three authors should list the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must be uploaded separately from the main manuscript file.
Recent Publications
Shifting Sense of Control: State, Trait, and Scar effects of late-life depression in trajectories of mastery.
Delphine A. Ambe, Amarins T. Gaastra, Radboud M. Marijnissen, Richard C. Oude Voshaar, Didi Rhebergen, Silvia S. Klokgieters, Almar A.L. Kok
10.1016/j.jagp.2026.05.002
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median 5 days from submission to first decision and median 6 days from acceptance to online publication.
Reformat to American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required to state clinical trial registration information and should indicate if authors are unable to produce CMYK figure files.
Reformat to American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Supports open access.
Reformat to American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
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Schizophrenia research and treatment
Treatment of Major Depression
Mental Health Treatment and Access
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Aging and Gerontology Research
Health disparities and outcomes
Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
Alzheimer's disease research and treatments
Health and Well-being Studies
Cardiac Health and Mental Health
Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
Mental Health Research Topics
Mental Health and Psychiatry
Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
Sleep and related disorders
Frailty in Older Adults
Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life