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Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing is a bi-monthly international mental health journal that publishes research and scholarly papers relevant to psychiatric nursing or mental health nursing and people with lived experiences of mental health problems.
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Subject
Nursing, Psychiatry
Impact Factor
2.9
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1351-0126
eISSN
1365-2850
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
$4,850 USD / £3,220 GBP / €4,010 EUR APC for open access articles.
Submission Instructions
Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Research
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Original Research articles must include an abstract. The abstract must not exceed 200 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Introduction, Aim/Question, Method, Results, Discussion, Limitations, Implications, and Recommendations.
Manuscript
Original Research articles must not exceed 5,000 words excluding the abstract and references. The main text file should be presented in the order of title, abstract and key words, main text, references, tables, figure legends, and appendices. The manuscript must include up to seven MeSH-based keywords, an accessible summary of no more than 250 words with 1–3 bullet points under Originality, Significance, and rigour, a relevance statement of no more than 100 words, and transparent disclosure of any AI tool use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must follow APA 7th edition style. In-text citations must use the author-date method, the reference list must be alphabetized by author name, and DOIs must be included where available.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables, figure legends, and appendices should appear in the main text file. Tables must be editable and self-contained with concise legends, and figures must be cited and numbered in the order they appear in the text.
Review Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Review Articles must include an abstract. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction, Aim/Question, Method, Results, Discussion, Implications for Practice, and Recommendations.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 7,000 words excluding the abstract and references. Main text file should be presented in the order title, abstract and key words, main text, references, tables, figure legends, and appendices. Manuscript must include up to seven keywords and an accessible summary of no more than 250 words structured under the headings What is known on the subject, Originality, and Significance.
References
References must follow APA 7th edition style. In-text citations must use the author-date method and the reference list must be arranged alphabetically by author surname.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be supplied as separate files, and tables must appear after the references in the main text file.
Meta-Analyses
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
If AI tools were used to develop any portion of the manuscript, their use must be transparently described in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must follow APA 7th edition style. In-text citations must use the author-date method, the reference list must be alphabetized by author name, and DOIs must be included where available.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables and figure legends should appear in the main manuscript file after the references. Tables must be editable and self-contained, and figures must be numbered and cited in the order they appear in the text.
Systematic Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Main text should be ordered as title, abstract and key words, main text, references, tables, figure legends, and appendices. Manuscript must include up to seven MeSH-based keywords, and any use of an Artificial Intelligence Generated Content tool must be described transparently and in detail in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must follow APA 7th edition style. In-text citations must use the author-date method, the reference list must be alphabetized by author name, and DOIs must be included where available.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables are included after the references in the main text file. Tables must be editable and self-contained with concise legends, and figure legends must be provided in a separate section after the references.
Qualitative Evidence Syntheses
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscript should include Introduction, Methods, Findings, Discussion, and Conclusion sections, with Introduction covering scientific rationale and objectives, Methods covering protocol and registration if applicable, review question, design, eligibility criteria, information sources, search strategy, assessment of relevance for inclusion, quality appraisal, data extraction, and synthesis including confidence assessment if applicable, Findings covering study selection, study characteristics, findings of individual studies, and synthesis of findings, Discussion covering summary of evidence, added value to the literature, limitations and strengths, implications for further research, and implications for mental health nursing practice, and Conclusion interpreting the impact of the findings for consumers of mental health services, their families, and mental health nursing practice. Main text file should be arranged as title, abstract and key words, main text, references, tables, figure legends, and appendices, include up to seven MeSH keywords, and transparently describe any use of AI-generated content tools in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must follow APA 7th edition style. In-text citations must use the author-date method, the reference list must be alphabetized by author name, and DOIs must be included where available.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables appear in the manuscript after the references. Figures must be cited and numbered in order in the text, and tables must be editable, self-contained, and accompanied by concise, comprehensive legends.
Integrative Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Integrative Reviews should use the headings Introduction/Background, Method, Findings, Discussion, and Conclusion. The manuscript must include up to seven keywords and transparently describe any permitted AI tool use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must follow APA 7th edition style with author-date in-text citations. The reference list must appear alphabetically by author name at the end of the paper and include DOIs where available.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables should appear after the references in the main text file. Figure legends must be provided in a separate section after the references, and tables must be supplied as editable files rather than images.
Rapid Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Main text should be ordered as title, abstract and key words, main text, references, tables, figure legends, and appendices. Manuscript must include up to seven MeSH-based keywords, any AI tool use must be transparently described in the Methods or Acknowledgements section, and Rapid Reviews must be accompanied by a strong scholarly rationale.
References
References must follow APA 7th edition style using author-date in-text citations. Reference list must appear alphabetically by author surname at the end of the paper and include DOIs where available.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables, figure legends, and appendices should appear in the manuscript file. Tables must be editable and self-contained with concise legends and defined abbreviations in footnotes.
Realist Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Main text should be organized in the order of title, abstract and keywords, main text, references, tables, figure legends, and appendices. Manuscript must include up to seven MeSH-based keywords, and any use of an AI-generated content tool must be transparently described in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must follow APA 7th edition style. In-text citations must use the author-date method, the reference list must be alphabetized by author name, and DOIs must be included where available.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables, figure legends, and appendices should appear in the manuscript with appendices also supplied as separate files for submission. Tables must be editable and self-contained with concise legends, and figures must be numbered in order and cited in the main text.
Scoping Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Main text file should be ordered as title, abstract and key words, main text, references, tables, figure legends, and appendices. Manuscript must include up to seven MeSH-based keywords, and any use of an Artificial Intelligence Generated Content tool to develop part of the manuscript must be transparently described in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must follow APA 7th edition style. In-text citations must use the author-date method, the reference list must be alphabetical by author name, and DOIs must be included where available.
Figures & Tables
Figures and supporting information must be supplied as separate files, and tables are placed after the references in the main text file. Tables must be editable and self-contained with concise legends, and all abbreviations in tables must be defined in footnotes.
Letters
Cover Letter
A brief cover letter is required. Cover letter must state in 1–2 sentences what the letter adds beyond the original article.
Abstract
Abstract is not required.
Manuscript
Letter must not exceed 500 words. Letter should include an Introduction stating the purpose of the letter and a Conclusion summarising key points and, where appropriate, offering future perspectives. Letter must include 3–5 keywords, and any use of an Artificial Intelligence Generated Content tool to develop part of the manuscript must be described in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
Letter must include no more than five references. References must follow APA 7th edition style. In-text citations must use the author-date method, the reference list must be alphabetized by author name, and DOIs must be included where available.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be supplied as separate files, and tables appear after the references in the main text file.
Recent Publications
From ‘Lack of Insight’ to Being a Knower: A Personal Turning Point in Psychiatric Inpatient Care
Jennie Moberg
10.1111/jpm.70175
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Implementing Reserved Therapeutic Space in Acute Mental Health Nursing: From Protected Time to Protected Relational Practice
Pei‐Chen Li, Lien‐Chung Wei
10.1111/jpm.70174
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Contributing Factors to Severe Workplace Violence in Forensic Psychiatry: A Longitudinal Retrospective Analysis of Incident Reports
Matias Karvonen, Riitta Askola, Emilia Laukkanen, Anssi Kuosmanen, Lauri Kuosmanen
10.1111/jpm.70173
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Lived Experiences of Women With Substance Use Disorders Regarding Their Motivations and Barriers to Seeking Treatment
Esra Albal, Gizem Şahin Bayındır, Tuba Çömez İkican, İzgi Alnıak, Murat Erkıran
10.1111/jpm.70172
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median submission to first decision: 5 days; median submission to acceptance: 108 days; median acceptance to publication: 13 days.
Reformat to Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
Cover letters are not mandatory and may be supplied at the author’s discretion. Letters to the Editor should include a brief cover letter stating in 1–2 sentences what the letter adds beyond the original article.
Reformat to Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Open access publication is available for an APC of $4,850 USD / £3,220 GBP / €4,010 EUR if the article is accepted and published. Taxes may apply. The journal also publishes subscription articles.
Reformat to Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Mental Health and Patient Involvement
Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
Psychiatric care and mental health services
Mental Health Treatment and Access
Schizophrenia research and treatment
Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
Mental Health and Psychiatry
Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
Workplace Violence and Bullying
Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Nursing education and management
Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
Homelessness and Social Issues
Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
Health, psychology, and well-being
Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Healthcare innovation and challenges
Family Support in Illness
Emergency and Acute Care Studies
Nursing Roles and Practices