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Journal of Mental Health

Journal of Mental Health is an international forum for research in the mental health field, including treatment and care. The journal reports evidence-based practice from around the world, encourages multidisciplinary research, welcomes contributions involving users of mental health services, and publishes original research papers, theoretical papers, reviews, and commentaries that contribute substantially to current knowledge.

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Subject Psychiatry, Psychology, Clinical
Impact Factor 3.2
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0963-8237
eISSN 1360-0567
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Institutional subscription: USD 5,024.00 online only; USD 7,345.00 print and online. Individual pricing available on request.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Mental Health accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review Articles (Evaluation Articles)

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 200 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Aims, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 4,000 words excluding the abstract, tables, and references. Manuscript must be ordered as Abstract, Keywords, Main text introduction, Materials and methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, Declaration of interest statement, References, and Appendices where appropriate. Manuscript must include 3 to 7 keywords, a generative AI use statement, and a heading entitled 'Patient and Public Involvement' at the end of the Methods section.
References References must use APA style. References must be listed at the end of the main text under the heading 'References' and ordered alphabetically by first author surname.
Figures & Tables Manuscripts may include a maximum of 4 tables and 2 figures. Tables must be uploaded separately, figures should be saved separately from the text, and the manuscript must indicate where tables and figures are to be located. Tables and captions must be uploaded separately on individual pages, and figures and figure captions must be uploaded separately as a list.
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Review Article (Systematic)

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be 200 words. The abstract must be unstructured. A PRISMA/PROSPERO statement must appear at the bottom of the abstract under the subheading 'PRISMA/PROSPERO'.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 6,000 words excluding the abstract, tables, and references. The manuscript must be ordered as Abstract (Background, Aims, Methods, Results, Conclusions), Keywords, Main text introduction, Materials and methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, Declaration of interest statement, References, and Appendices where appropriate. The manuscript must include 3 to 7 keywords and a statement disclosing whether and how generative AI was used, or stating that generative AI was not used.
References References must use APA style. References must be listed at the end of the main text under the heading 'References' and ordered alphabetically by first author surname.
Figures & Tables The submission may include a maximum of 2 figures and 4 tables. Figures and tables must be uploaded separately, and the manuscript must indicate where they should be placed.
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Research Articles (Evaluation Articles)

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 200 words. Abstract must be unstructured. Abstract must include the headings Background, Aims, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must be no more than 4,000 words excluding the abstract, tables, and references. Manuscript must be ordered as Abstract, Keywords, Main text introduction, Materials and methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, Declaration of interest statement, References, and appendices where appropriate. Manuscript must include 3 to 7 keywords, a generative AI use statement, and a heading entitled 'Patient and Public Involvement' at the end of the methods section.
References References must use T&F standard APA style. References must appear under the heading 'References' at the end of the main text and be ordered alphabetically by first author surname.
Figures & Tables Manuscript may include a maximum of 2 figures and 4 tables. Figures and tables must be uploaded separately, and the manuscript must indicate where they are to be located.
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Editorials

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Editorials must be ordered as title page, main text, funding, declaration of interest statement, and references. The manuscript must include funding and a declaration of interest statement, and non-research articles must list the author's current institutional affiliation and include a statement disclosing whether and how generative AI was used or that it was not used.
References References must use T&F standard APA style. References must appear at the end of the main text under the heading "References" and be ordered alphabetically by first author surname.
Figures & Tables Figures should be saved separately from the text.
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Recent Publications

Cost-effectiveness of interventions for severe mental illness in low and middle-income countries (LMICs); a systematic review

Abdul Latif, Martyn Lewis, Ghasem Yadegarfar, Safat Ullah, Zohaib Khan, Zala Khan, Anum Qazi, Krysia Canvin, Nishani Fonseka, Saeed Farooq

10.1080/09638237.2026.2672342
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Impact of psychoeducation in curbing the menace of substance abuse among commercial drivers in Nigeria

Idris Aminu, Joel Afolayan, Deborah Tolulope Esan

10.1080/09638237.2026.2672346
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Effectiveness of a co-produced peer group for borderline personality disorder: connection and recovery

Dianna R. Bartsch, Jessica A. Giles, Nicola J. Tomlinson, Laura Cooke-O’connor

10.1080/09638237.2026.2672345
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Medication adherence, cannabis use, and depressive symptoms in first-episode psychosis: longitudinal study

Valerio Ricci, Alessandro Sarni, Thomas Fraccalini, Giuseppe Maina

10.1080/09638237.2026.2672339
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Assessment of suicide-related outcomes through clinical interviews: a scoping review

Serena Bruno, Patrizia Velotti

10.1080/09638237.2026.2672337
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

13 days avg. from submission to first decision; 150 days avg. from submission to first post-review decision; 36 days avg. from acceptance to online publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

Cover letters should not be uploaded as supplementary material.

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What are the publication costs?

Institutional subscription: USD 5,024.00 online only; USD 7,345.00 print and online. Individual pricing available on request.

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Research Topics

Mental Health Treatment and Access Schizophrenia research and treatment Mental Health and Patient Involvement Psychiatric care and mental health services Mental Health and Psychiatry Family Caregiving in Mental Illness Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints Digital Mental Health Interventions Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Healthcare innovation and challenges Homelessness and Social Issues Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Health, psychology, and well-being Personality Disorders and Psychopathology Health disparities and outcomes Health Policy Implementation Science Primary Care and Health Outcomes Migration, Health and Trauma Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes COVID-19 and Mental Health Eating Disorders and Behaviors Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending

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