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The Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology is a psychiatry journal focused on psychopharmacology. It publishes content including Original Contributions, Brief Reports, Review Articles, Letters to the Editor, case reports, and Ask the Experts, and releases 6 issues per year.
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Subject
Pharmacology & Pharmacy, Psychiatry
Impact Factor
2.8
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0271-0749
eISSN
1533-712X
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Hybrid open access with an APC charged on acceptance and payable within 30 days; corresponding authors at participating institutions may receive a $0.00 APC under read-and-publish agreements.
Submission Instructions
Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Contributions
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the paper's objectives and scientific significance, state whether AI tools were used, confirm all authors approved the submission, and confirm the work is original, unpublished except in abstract form, and not under review elsewhere.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured and included in the main manuscript file. Abstract must use the headings Purpose/Background, Methods/Procedures, Findings/Results, and Implications/Conclusions.
Manuscript
Original Contributions have no length limit. Manuscript must be organized into Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include three to five key words or phrases, an AI-use disclosure in the Materials and Methods or similar section, and a conflicts and funding statement under the heading “Conflicts of Interest and Source of Funding:” on the title page.
References
References must be cited numerically in order of appearance, and references with more than three authors must list the first three authors followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript text file, and all tables must be grouped in a separate file rather than embedded within the manuscript body. Figure legends must be provided on a separate manuscript page, and each table must appear on a separate page with a title, column heads, and explanatory legends including definitions of abbreviations.
Review Articles
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the paper's objectives and scientific significance, state whether AI tools were used, confirm all authors approved the submission, and confirm the work is original, unpublished except in abstract form, and not under simultaneous review elsewhere.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured and included in the main manuscript file. Abstract must use the headings Purpose/Background, Methods/Procedures, Findings/Results, and Implications/Conclusions.
Manuscript
Review Articles have no length limit. Manuscript must be organized into the headings Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include three to five key words or phrases, disclose how and which AI tools were used in the Materials and Methods or similar section, and include a conflicts and funding statement.
References
References must be cited in the text by number in order of appearance, and references with more than three authors must list the first three authors followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript, and all tables must be grouped in a separate file and not embedded within the manuscript body. Figure legends must be provided on a separate manuscript page, and each table must appear on a separate page with a title, column heads, and explanatory legends.
Brief Reports
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the paper’s objectives and scientific significance, confirm all authors approved the submission, confirm the work is original and not under simultaneous review elsewhere, and state whether AI tools were used.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract counts toward the 3,500-word limit for Brief Reports. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Purpose/Background, Methods/Procedures, Findings/Results, and Implications/Conclusions.
Manuscript
Brief Reports must not exceed 3,500 words including the abstract, main text, and reference list but excluding the title page. Manuscript must be organized into Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include three to five key words or phrases, disclose how and which AI tools were used in the Materials and Methods or similar section, and include conflicts of interest and funding statements.
References
References must be cited by number in order of appearance, and if a reference has more than three authors only the first three should be listed followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Brief Reports may include no more than a combined total of two tables and figures. Figures must be uploaded as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript, and all tables must be grouped in a separate file rather than embedded in the manuscript. Figure legends must be provided on a separate manuscript page, and each table must appear on a separate page with a title, column heads, and explanatory legends.
Scale Development Articles
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the paper's objectives and scientific significance, confirm that all authors approved the submission, confirm originality and exclusive submission, and state whether AI tools were used.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured and included in the main manuscript file. Abstract must use the headings Purpose/Background, Methods/Procedures, Findings/Results, and Implications/Conclusions.
Manuscript
Scale Development Articles have no length limit. Manuscript must be organized into Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include three to five key words or phrases, disclose how and which AI tools were used in the Materials and Methods or similar section, and include conflicts of interest and funding on the title page under 'Conflicts of Interest and Source of Funding:'.
References
References must be cited numerically in order of appearance, and references with more than three authors must list the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript, while all tables must be grouped in a separate file and not embedded within the manuscript body. Figure legends must be provided on a separate manuscript page, and each table must appear on a separate page with a title, column heads, and explanatory legends including abbreviation definitions.
Letters To The Editors
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the paper's objectives and scientific significance, state whether AI tools were used, confirm all authors approved the submission, and confirm the work is original, unpublished except as an abstract, and not under simultaneous review elsewhere.
Abstract
Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 1,500 words including references but excluding the title page. Letters to the Editor are exempt from the standard Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion organization. Manuscript must include three to five keywords, a conflicts of interest and funding statement, and an AI use disclosure in the Materials and Methods or similar section if AI tools were used.
References
References must be cited by number in order of appearance, and references with more than three authors must list the first three authors followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Submission may include one table or one figure. Figures must be uploaded as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript, and tables must be grouped in a separate file and not embedded in the manuscript. Figure legends must be provided on a separate manuscript page, and each table must appear on a separate page with a title, column heads, and explanatory legends including abbreviation definitions.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required and, for Case Reports, it must state that written consent and assent if applicable for publication of the case has been obtained and is available for review. The cover letter must describe the objectives and scientific significance of the paper, confirm that all authors have approved the submission, confirm that the work is original and not under simultaneous review elsewhere, indicate whether AI tools were used, and for Case Reports state that written consent and assent if applicable for publication has been obtained and is available for review.
Abstract
Abstracts must not be included for Case Reports. Abstracts are not permitted for Case Reports.
Manuscript
Case Reports must not exceed 1,500 words including references but excluding the title page. Case Reports generally use the headings Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. The manuscript must include three to five key words or phrases, an in-text consent for publication statement, a conflict of interest statement including none declared if applicable, sources of funding, and disclosure of AI tool use in the Materials and Methods or similar section if used.
References
References must be cited in the text by number in the order of appearance, and if a reference has more than three authors only the first three should be listed followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Case Reports may include one table or one figure. Figures must be uploaded as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript, and all tables must be grouped in a separate file rather than embedded within the manuscript body. Figure legends must be provided on a separate manuscript page, and in Case Report photographs patients’ eyes and other identifying features must be masked unless specific written consent for publication of such images has been obtained.
Recent Publications
Risk Factors for Delirium in Hospitalized Patients With Medical Conditions Receiving Dual Orexin Receptor Antagonists
Ryuji Henmi, Tomoyuki Nakamura, Motohiro Ozone
10.1097/jcp.0000000000002215
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Article Selected to Receive the Mitchell B. Balter Award for Publications in 2025
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10.1097/jcp.0000000000002214
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Breaking the Cycle
Xiaoyuan Han, Yixuan Song, Junxi Wen, Ningning Liu, Ming Cha
10.1097/jcp.0000000000002212
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Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology Updates
Anthony J. Rothschild
10.1097/jcp.0000000000002201
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
The APC for open access is charged on acceptance and should be paid within 30 days. Electronic proofs must be corrected within 24 to 48 hours of receipt. Reprints are normally shipped 6 to 8 weeks after publication of the issue.
Reformat to Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required at submission. Authors must state whether AI tools were used, disclose preprint posting with DOI and URL when applicable, and for case reports state that written publication consent has been obtained and is available for review.
Reformat to Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Hybrid open access. An APC is charged on acceptance for authors choosing open access and must be paid within 30 days. Eligible corresponding authors at participating institutions may receive a $0.00 APC.
Reformat to Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Schizophrenia research and treatment
Treatment of Major Depression
Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
Epilepsy research and treatment
Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Tryptophan and brain disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
Sleep and related disorders
Parkinson's Disease and Spinal Disorders
Pharmaceutical studies and practices
Mental Health Research Topics
Mental Health and Psychiatry
Sleep and Wakefulness Research
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency
Poisoning and overdose treatments
Pharmacogenetics and Drug Metabolism
Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
Diet and metabolism studies
Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
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