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International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry

International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry publishes findings on the causes, treatment, and care of mental disorders affecting older adults, with particular emphasis on late-life conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Its readership includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social scientists, nurses, therapeutic professionals, and neurobiological researchers.

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Subject Geriatrics & Gerontology, Gerontology, Psychiatry
Impact Factor 2.8
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0885-6230
eISSN 1099-1166
Invitation Only No
Cost Range $4,600 USD / £3,030 GBP / €3,870 EUR APC for open access articles.

Submission Instructions

International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Original Papers. The abstract must be structured with the headings Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. The abstract must include Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Original Papers are limited to 3,500 words, except qualitative research Original Papers, which may be up to 6,000 words. Original Papers must include Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgements, References, Tables, a List of figure captions, and a List of supporting information legends. The manuscript must include 3–10 keywords, up to 4 key points after the keywords, a Data Availability Statement, and an IRB Statement.
References References may be submitted in any consistent style or format. References must include author name or names, journal title or book title, article title where required, year of publication, volume and issue or book chapter, and pagination.
Figures & Tables Original Papers may include a combined total of no more than 6 figures and tables. Figures may be submitted embedded in the manuscript or as separate files, and tables may be included in the manuscript. Figures and tables must have legends, tables must include a title and footnotes, and a List of figure captions must be included.
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Comprehensive Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 4500 words. Manuscript must include Introduction, content-appropriate headings, Acknowledgements, References, Tables, a list of figure captions, and a list of supporting information legends. Manuscript must include 3–10 keywords and up to 4 key points listed after the keywords.
References References are limited to 150. References may be submitted in any consistent style or format and must include author name or names, journal title or book title, article title where required, year of publication, volume and issue or book chapter, and pagination.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables have a combined maximum of 6. Figures may be submitted embedded in an editable manuscript file or 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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Registered Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Main body must be formatted as introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Manuscript must include 3–10 keywords and up to 4 key points listed after the keywords in the main document.
References References may be submitted in any consistent style or format. References must include author name or names, journal title or book title, article title where required, year of publication, volume and issue or book chapter, and pagination.
Figures & Tables Manuscripts may be submitted with text, figures, and tables in one editable file or as separate files, and 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 must be structured with the headings Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. Abstract headings must be Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Letter to the Editor must not exceed 700 words. Main body must be formatted as Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. Manuscript must include 3–10 keywords and up to 4 key points listed after the keywords in the main document.
References References may be submitted in any consistent style or format and must include author name or names, journal title or book title, article title where required, year of publication, volume and issue or book chapter, and pagination.
Figures & Tables Letter to the Editor has a combined maximum of 1 figure and table. Manuscripts may be submitted with figures and tables embedded in the editable file or 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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Recent Publications

Spousal Concordance in Depressive Symptoms and the Following Cognitive Impairment and Mortality: Evidence From the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study

Xuechun Wang, Tao Lu, Jia Hu, Yulu Wang, Tingting Zhang, Miaomiao Zhao, Ruoxi Ding

10.1002/gps.70258
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Barriers and Facilitators in Help‐Seeking Among Male Informal Caregivers of Individuals With Dementia: A Systematic Review

Hyeyeon Shin, Eunjung Ko, Kathy D. Wright, Jin Jun

10.1002/gps.70261
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The Impact of a Stepwise Method Involving Family Caregivers in Managing Challenging Behavior and Pain in Nursing Home Residents With Dementia

Petra E. M. Tasseron‐Dries, Hanneke J. A. Smaling, Wilco P. Achterberg, Miharu Nakanishi, Jenny T. van der Steen

10.1002/gps.70262
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Efficacy of Nonpharmacological Interventions for Caregiver Burden and Positive Aspects of Caregiving Among Informal Caregivers of People With Dementia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta‐Analysis

Yoshiyasu Ito, Michihiro Tsubaki, Kohei Kajiwara, Masamitsu Kobayashi, Hideaki Sakuramoto, Makoto Yamanaka, Jun Kako, Takahiro Kakeda

10.1002/gps.70260
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Sleep Problems and Mental Health in Middle‐Aged and Older Autistic and Non‐Autistic Adults

Sophie Roper, Andreea Barbinta, Alice M. G. Quinton, Rebecca A. Charlton, Francesca Happé, Gavin R. Stewart

10.1002/gps.70259
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median submission to first decision: 22 days; median submission to acceptance: 146 days; median acceptance to publication: 10 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A new cover letter can be submitted before finalizing a transferred submission.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access publication is optional and carries an APC of $4,600 USD / £3,030 GBP / €3,870 EUR if the article is accepted and published.

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Research Topics

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Schizophrenia research and treatment Health disparities and outcomes Alzheimer's disease research and treatments Mental Health Treatment and Access Aging and Gerontology Research Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Treatment of Major Depression Family Caregiving in Mental Illness Frailty in Older Adults Mental Health and Psychiatry Elder Abuse and Neglect Traumatic Brain Injury Research Cardiac Health and Mental Health Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints Health and Well-being Studies Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Psychiatric care and mental health services Sleep and related disorders Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

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