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Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry is a psychiatry and mental health journal established in 1956 that publishes research, reviews, editorials, letters, and guideline papers for psychiatrists, clinicians, and researchers. It is a COPE member and offers optional open access publishing.
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Subject
Psychiatry
Impact Factor
3.8
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0706-7437
eISSN
1497-0015
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Optional open access publishing is available; institutions with Sage open-access agreements may publish OA for free or at a discount.
Submission Instructions
Canadian Journal Of Psychiatry-revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Research
Cover Letter
Required. The cover letter must confirm that all authors approve the submission, that the work is original and not under consideration elsewhere, that all necessary permissions for reproduced copyrighted material have been obtained, and that any third-party writing or editing assistance and any non-author submission on behalf of the authors are disclosed.
Abstract
Required. 300 words or fewer. Structured.
Manuscript
3,500 words maximum. Title page, abstract if included, main text, data access, acknowledgements, conflict of interest statement, funding, references, tables, and figure legends. The manuscript must include at least 3 keywords, a conflict of interest statement, a funding statement, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section when required by the journal-level instructions.
References
70 references maximum. Sage Vancouver. References must be numbered in order of first appearance in the text and reused for repeated citations.
Figures & Tables
No more than 5 figures and tables combined. Null. Figures and tables must be numbered in order of appearance, tables must be self-explanatory and not duplicate text or figures, and figures and tables must follow the journal's specified legend and title conventions.
Clinical Trial
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must confirm originality, first publication, author rights, non-consideration elsewhere, permission for reproduced copyrighted material, AI use disclosure, any preprint DOI if applicable, and any authorship or submission assistance by non-authors.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be 300 words or fewer. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must end with the trial registry name and URL and the registration number, and references are not permitted.
Manuscript
The manuscript must not exceed 3,500 words. The manuscript should include title page, abstract if included, main text, data access, acknowledgements, conflict of interest statement, funding, references, tables, and figure legends, and Clinical Trial manuscripts must include trial registration details and ID in the methods. The manuscript must include a CONSORT diagram and a CONSORT checklist, and should include a minimum of 3 keywords.
References
The manuscript must include no more than 70 references. Sage Vancouver reference style. References must be numbered in order of first appearance and reused for repeated citations.
Figures & Tables
Clinical Trial manuscripts may include 5 additional tables or figures. Tables must be on separate pages and submitted as original text files. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance, tables must be self-explanatory with titles above and legends below, and figure legends must identify abbreviations alphabetically.
Systematic Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must confirm originality, rights to the work, first publication status, exclusive consideration, necessary permissions for reproduced copyrighted material, and any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission by a non-author.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be 300 words or fewer. The abstract must be structured. Null
Manuscript
The manuscript must not exceed 5,000 words. The manuscript must be arranged with a title page, abstract if included, main text, data access, acknowledgements, conflict of interest statement, funding, references, tables, and figure legends. The manuscript must include keywords, a statements and declarations section, a conflict of interest statement, funding information, and a PRISMA flow sheet.
References
The manuscript must include no more than 70 references. Sage Vancouver reference style. References must be numbered in the order of first appearance and reused for repeated citations.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript must include no more than 5 figures and tables combined. Null A PRISMA flow sheet must be included as a figure, and tables and figures must be numbered in order of appearance.
Scoping Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must confirm originality, exclusive first publication, author rights, non-consideration elsewhere, necessary permissions for reproduced copyrighted material, and any AI use disclosure, and it must note third-party writing or editing assistance and non-author submission on behalf of the authors when applicable.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be 300 words or fewer. The abstract must be structured. No specific abstract headings are stated.
Manuscript
The manuscript must not exceed 5,000 words. The manuscript should include title page, abstract if included, main text, data access, acknowledgements, conflict of interest statement, funding, references, tables, and figure legends. The manuscript must include a minimum of 3 keywords and a PRISMA flow sheet as a figure.
References
The manuscript must include no more than 70 references. Sage Vancouver References must be numbered in order of first appearance and reused for repeat citations.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript must include no more than 5 figures and tables combined. Figures and tables are included as part of the manuscript, and figures and images must also be submitted. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively, with tables self-explanatory and figure legends numbered in order of appearance.
In Review
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must confirm author consent and include any required statements about third-party writing or editing assistance and submission by a non-author.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be 300 words or fewer. Structured.
Manuscript
The manuscript must not exceed 3,500 words. The manuscript must include a title page, abstract if included, main text, data access, acknowledgements, conflict of interest statement, funding, references, tables, and figure legends. The manuscript must include a minimum of 3 keywords, a Statements and Declarations section, and an AI use disclosure in accordance with Sage’s policy.
References
The manuscript must include no more than 100 references. Sage Vancouver. References must be numbered in the order of first appearance in the text and reused for repeat citations.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript must include no more than 5 tables and/or figures. Figures and tables must be numbered in order of appearance, with self-explanatory tables, brief titles, and double-spaced figure legends.
Registered Reports – Pre-Data
Cover Letter
A cover letter must state third-party writing or editing assistance, submission by someone not listed as an author if applicable, and any other required author submission confirmations.
Abstract
Required for stages that include an abstract. The abstract must be fewer than 300 words. Structured. The abstract must appear between the title and main body, and references are not permitted in it.
Manuscript
Stage 1 submissions must include Introduction, Methods, and Proposed Analyses, and Stage 2 submissions must include Results and Discussion. A title page, keywords, a fully anonymized manuscript, a conflict of interest statement, funding information, and AI use disclosure are required.
References
Sage Vancouver. References must be numbered in order of first appearance and reused for repeat citations, with citations in numerical order in the text.
Figures & Tables
Tables are submitted as separate text files, and figures and images are included as submission files. Figures and tables must be numbered in order of appearance, tables must be self-explanatory and not duplicated in text or figures, and figure resolution must be 300 dpi.
Registered Reports – Post-Data
Cover Letter
The covering letter must state any writing or editing assistance from a third party and must state if the submission is made on behalf of the authors by someone who is not listed as an author.
Abstract
An abstract is required for article types that require one. The abstract must be fewer than 300 words. The abstract must be structured. No abstract headings are specified.
Manuscript
Stage 1 Registered Reports must include a complete Introduction, Methods, and Proposed Analyses, and Stage 2 Registered Reports must include Results and Discussion sections. The manuscript must include a title page, acknowledgements, conflict of interest statement, funding, references, tables, and figure legends, and it must include a section headed Statements and Declarations when applicable.
References
Sage Vancouver reference style. References must be numbered in order of first appearance in the text and reused for repeat citations.
Figures & Tables
The number of tables and figures should be kept to a minimum. Tables must be submitted as separate text files, and figures and images must be included in the submission files. Figures and tables must be numbered in order of appearance, tables must be self-explanatory and not pasted as images, and figure and table legends must be provided.
Research Letter
Cover Letter
A cover letter must confirm originality, rights to the work, first publication in the journal, non-submission or publication elsewhere, and permissions for any reproduced copyrighted material.
Abstract
Not required.
Manuscript
Research Letter manuscripts must not exceed 800 words. The manuscript should be arranged in title page, main text, data access, acknowledgements, conflict of interest statement, funding, references, tables, and figure legends, and it must not include an abstract. A Research Letter may include no more than 1 table or figure and no more than 5 references.
References
No more than 5 references are permitted. Sage Vancouver. References must be numbered in order of first appearance in the text and the same number must be reused for repeated citations.
Figures & Tables
A Research Letter may include no more than 1 table or figure. Figures and tables should be numbered in order of appearance, tables must be self-explanatory and set on separate pages, and figures and tables should be kept to a minimum.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
AI use must be disclosed in accordance with Sage’s artificial intelligence policy.
Abstract
Not required.
Manuscript
The body must not exceed 500 words. The manuscript must relate to an article published in the journal and have a descriptive title. No more than 5 references are permitted.
References
No more than 5 references are permitted. Sage Vancouver. References must be numbered in the order of first appearance in the text and reused for repeated citations.
Figures & Tables
No tables or figures are permitted. No tables or figures are permitted.
Recent Publications
Revisiting the Management of Treatment-Resistant Depression
Jonathan Jie Lee, Daniel M. Blumberger
10.1177/07067437261456022
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Acute Psychosis and the Risk of Motor Vehicle Crash: Psychose aiguë et risque d’accident de la route
John A Staples, Daniel Daly-Grafstein, Mayesha Khan, Shannon Erdelyi, Herbert Chan, William G Honer, Jeffrey R Brubacher
10.1177/07067437261454782
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Interpreting CBT Dose–Response Estimates: Implications of Case Mix, Response Definitions, and Modality Classification
Nate Roy, Jacques Bruno Debruille
10.1177/07067437261457247
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Beyond RCTs—Better Research Designs and Methods for Psychosocial Efficacy Studies in Mental Health
Tania Lecomte, Ian Raugh, Meryl Caiada, Mahesh Menon
10.1177/07067437261456381
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Cannabis Legalization Outcomes in Canada: Trading Off Increased Health Problem for Reduced Crime Burdens Is Not Good Enough
Benedikt Fischer, Wayne Hall, Didier Jutras-Aswad, Bernard Le Foll, Daniel T. Myran
10.1177/07067437261454772
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
First decision: 4 days; peer review: 56 days; submission to acceptance: 128 days; acceptance to online publication: 56 days. The first decision is stated as within 30 days or less in the journal overview text.
Reformat to Canadian Journal Of Psychiatry-revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A covering letter may be required when third-party writing or editing assistance is involved; journal-specific submission guidelines determine other cover letter expectations.
Reformat to Canadian Journal Of Psychiatry-revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Optional open access publishing is available; institutional agreements may provide free or discounted open access publishing.
Reformat to Canadian Journal Of Psychiatry-revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Schizophrenia research and treatment
Mental Health and Psychiatry
Mental Health Treatment and Access
Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Treatment of Major Depression
Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
Psychiatric care and mental health services
Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
Child Abuse and Trauma
Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
Mental Health Research Topics
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
Digital Mental Health Interventions
Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology
Child and Adolescent Health
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