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Journal of Psychiatric Research

Founded in 1961, Journal of Psychiatric Research publishes innovative and timely studies in psychiatry and related disciplines, including clinical studies of psychiatric illness and human behaviour, basic psychiatric research, clinical laboratory applications in psychiatry, and advances in basic and clinical research methodology.

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Subject Psychiatry
Impact Factor 3.2
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0022-3956
eISSN 1879-1379
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 3440 APC for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.

Submission Instructions

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

Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Text body is limited to 4,000 words, excluding the abstract, references, figure legends, acknowledgement, and disclosures. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Include 1 to 7 English keywords and, if generative AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, add a declaration statement in a new section before the references list.
References References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary, with same-year entries by the same author distinguished by letters after the year.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and each figure and table must be cited in the text and include a caption.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and concise enough to stand alone.
Manuscript Review Articles should not exceed 6,000 words, excluding abstract, references, figure legends, acknowledgement and disclosures. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings, with acknowledgements in a separate section directly before the references. Include 1 to 7 English keywords, complete the declarations tool with the resulting competing interests document uploaded separately, and add a generative AI declaration section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary, with same-author same-year entries distinguished by letters after the year and journal names abbreviated according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be editable text with captions, and all tables and figures must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively in order of appearance.
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Short Communications

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Short Communications are limited to 2,500 words excluding the abstract, references, figure legends, acknowledgements, and disclosures. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. The manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, and if generative AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, an AI disclosure statement must appear in a new section before the references list.
References References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary, with same-year entries by the same author distinguished by letters after the year.
Figures & Tables Short Communications may include up to 4 figures and up to 2 tables. Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions, and any generative AI-created images must be disclosed in each image caption.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Letters To The Editor.
Manuscript Letters To The Editor are limited to 1,000 words. Title must begin with "Letter to the Editor" or, for a reply to a previous letter, with "Reply to". If generative AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, a declaration statement must be included at the end of the manuscript before the references list.
References References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary.
Figures & Tables Letters To The Editor may include one figure or one table. Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text.
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Recent Publications

Associations between brain and blood metabolites with gastrointestinal discomfort in schizophrenia and healthy controls

Aleksander Turek, Natalia Śmierciak, Marta Szwajca, Paulina Karcz, Wirginia Krzyściak, Bogna Batko, Paulina Donicz, Katarzyna Furman, Amira Bryll, Beata Bystrowska, Tadeusz Popiela, Maciej Pilecki

10.1016/j.jpsychires.2026.05.040
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Editorial Board

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10.1016/s0022-3956(26)00311-0
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Social deprivation in schizophrenia spectrum disorders: A systematic review

Silvia Monari, Luigi F. Saccaro, Matthias Kirschner, Stefan Kaiser, Silvia Bolano, Michel Sabé

10.1016/j.jpsychires.2026.06.008
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The impact of affective symptoms and mood instability on sexual desire and sexual distress in newly diagnosed bipolar disorder: a longitudinal study

Helle B. Krogh, Caroline Fussing Bruun, Jeff Zarp, Maria Faurholt-Jepsen, Lars Vedel Kessing, Annamaria Giraldi, Maj Vinberg

10.1016/j.jpsychires.2026.06.006
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The Frequency of Negative Automatic Thoughts Predicts Near-Term Suicide Attempt in High-Risk Patients

Megan S. Chesin, Alejandro Interian, Catherine E. Myers

10.1016/j.jpsychires.2026.06.003
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

24 days from submission to first decision; 105 days from submission to decision after review; 181 days from submission to acceptance; 2 days from acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

USD 3440 APC for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.

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Research Topics

Schizophrenia research and treatment Tryptophan and brain disorders Bipolar Disorder and Treatment Treatment of Major Depression Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes Stress Responses and Cortisol Mental Health Research Topics Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Mental Health Treatment and Access Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Eating Disorders and Behaviors Personality Disorders and Psychopathology Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Sleep and related disorders Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum COVID-19 and Mental Health Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Sleep and Wakefulness Research

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