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Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience

Published since 1976, the Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience covers the intersection of psychiatry and neuroscience and advances understanding and treatment of psychiatric disorders.

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Subject Neurosciences, Psychiatry
Impact Factor 3.3
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 1180-4882
eISSN 1488-2434
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APC: $3,000 for Research Articles and Reviews originally submitted after January 1, 2026; $1,750 for Commentaries; waived for corresponding authors from Research4Life group A or B countries; Commentary fee is $750 if any author is a member of the Canadian College of Neuropsychopharmacology (CCNP).

Submission Instructions

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

Research Article

Cover Letter Authors should disclose the availability of any published preliminary work and related articles in the covering letter and confirm permission or retained copyright for any published conference material. Cover letter should disclose any published preliminary work and related articles and confirm retained copyright or permission for any published conference material.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be limited to 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, Limitations, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Research Article manuscripts must not exceed 5,000 words excluding the title page, abstract, references, tables, figures, and figure legends. Manuscript must be ordered as title page, abstract, keywords, body text with Introduction, Materials and methods, Results, and Discussion, then Limitations, Conclusions, acknowledgements, and references. Manuscript must include keywords after the abstract and disclose AI writing assistance in the Acknowledgements and AI use in research design or conduct in the Methods.
References Research Articles must include no more than 60 references. References must follow National Library of Medicine style. References must be cited in numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals, the reference list must not be alphabetized, journal titles must be abbreviated according to PubMed, and when there are more than 3 authors only the first 3 should be listed followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables For Research Articles, tables, figures, figure captions, and appendices may be uploaded separately or included within the manuscript file. Each figure and table must be cited and named in order of first appearance in the text, tables must include a caption and be supplied in an editable format, and abbreviations or symbols in figures and tables must be defined in the caption or table note.
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Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract should be a single paragraph.
Manuscript Manuscript text is limited to 10,000 words excluding the title page, abstract, references, tables, figures, and figure legends. Keywords must be listed after the abstract, and all use of AI-assisted tools must be disclosed in the manuscript with writing or language assistance described in the Acknowledgements and research-related use described in the Methods.
References References must follow National Library of Medicine style. References must be cited in numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals, the reference list must not be alphabetized, journal titles must be abbreviated according to PubMed, and only 3 authors should be listed before "et al." when there are more than 3 authors.
Figures & Tables Each figure and table must be cited and named in order of first appearance in the text, tables must be supplied in an editable format with a caption, and any abbreviations or symbols used in figures or tables must be defined in the caption or table note.
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Narrative Reviews

Cover Letter Authors should disclose any published preliminary work and related articles in the cover letter and confirm permission or retained copyright for any published conference material. Cover letter should disclose the availability of any published preliminary work and related articles and confirm retained copyright or permission for published conference material.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Reviews are limited to 10,000 words excluding title page, abstract, references, tables, figures, and figure legends. Keywords must be listed after the abstract, and all use of AI-assisted tools in the article must be disclosed, with writing or language assistance described in the Acknowledgements and research-related AI use described in the Methods.
References References must follow National Library of Medicine style. References must be cited in numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals, the reference list must not be alphabetized, journal titles must be abbreviated according to PubMed, and if there are more than 3 authors only the first 3 should be listed followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables Each figure and table must be cited and named in order of first appearance in the text, abbreviations or symbols used in them must be defined in the caption or table note, and tables must be supplied in an editable format with a caption.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be limited to 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, Limitations, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Review manuscripts are limited to 10,000 words excluding the title page, abstract, references, tables, figures, and figure legends. Manuscript must include a Limitations section after the Discussion and before the Conclusions. Keywords must be listed after the abstract, and AI-assisted tools used in the article must be disclosed with writing or language assistance described in the Acknowledgements and research-related use described in the Methods.
References References must follow National Library of Medicine style. References must be cited in numerical order of appearance using superscript Arabic numerals, the reference list must not be alphabetized, journal titles must be abbreviated according to PubMed, and when there are more than 3 authors only 3 authors should be listed followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables Each figure and table must be cited and named in order of first appearance in the text, tables must be supplied in an editable format with each data point in a separate cell and a caption, and any abbreviations or symbols used in figures or tables must be defined in the caption or table note.
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Meta-Analyses

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required and must be included in the manuscript text file on page 2 after the title page. Abstract must be limited to 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, Limitations, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript is limited to 10,000 words excluding the title page, abstract, references, tables, figures, and figure legends. Manuscript must include a Limitations section after the Discussion and before the Conclusions. Keywords must be listed after the abstract, and any use of AI-assisted tools must be disclosed in the manuscript with writing or language assistance described in the Acknowledgements and research-related use described in the Methods.
References References must follow National Library of Medicine style. References must be cited in numerical order of appearance using superscript Arabic numerals, the reference list must not be alphabetized, journal titles must be abbreviated according to PubMed, and more than 3 authors must be shortened to 3 authors followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables Each figure and table must be cited and named in order of first appearance in the text, abbreviations or symbols used in them must be defined in the caption or table note, and tables must be supplied in an editable format with a caption.
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Discussion

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract should be a single paragraph.
Manuscript Discussion articles are limited to 2,000 words including references, tables, and figures. Keywords must be listed after the abstract, and any use of AI-assisted tools must be disclosed in the manuscript with writing or language assistance described in the Acknowledgements and research use described in the Methods.
References References must follow National Library of Medicine style. References must be cited with superscript Arabic numerals in numerical order of appearance, the reference list must not be alphabetized, journal titles must be abbreviated according to PubMed, and when there are more than 3 authors only the first 3 should be listed followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables Each figure and table must be cited and named in order of first appearance in the text, tables must be supplied in an editable format with a caption, and any abbreviations or symbols used in figures or tables must be defined in the caption or table note.
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Recent Publications

Neural correlates of distance-related functional reorganization in obsessive compulsive disorder

Baohong Wen, Zihan Li, Keke Fang, Zijun Liu, Yufei Shen, Ya Tian, Jin Sun, Liang Liu, Xiaopan Zhang, Kangkang Xue, Ruiping Zheng, Huirong Guo, Yarui Wei, Yong Zhang, Shaoqiang Han

10.1139/jpn-2026-0057
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A Potential Neuroimaging Biomarker for Depression in Migraine Patients: Imbalance in Excitation and Inhibition in the Medial Superior Frontal Cortex

Xiaozheng Liu, Fangwang Fu, Yungang Cao, Keyang Chen, Jinming Cheng, Yan Li

10.1139/jpn-2026-0060
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Reimagining the Biopsychosocial Model: Hierarchical Mechanisms From Transdiagnostic to Precision Psychiatry

Marco Leyton

10.1139/jpn-2026-0063
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Cognitive remediation in people with bipolar disorder and cognitive dysfunction: a systematic review

Benjamín Cartes, Tamara Solari, Paul Vöhringer, Rodrigo Nieto

10.1139/jpn-2025-0229
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Specific frontostriatal structural alterations underlie emotional instability but not inattention in ADHD and healthy individuals

Anna Luisa Klahn, Frida Bayard, Christoph Abé, Eva Henje, Orestis Floros, Martin Ingvar, Mikael Landén, Predrag Petrovic

10.1139/jpn-2025-0198
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Referees are asked to complete peer review within 2–3 weeks. Accepted articles are published with submission, acceptance, and online publication dates in the peer review history.

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Is a cover letter required?

A covering letter is required to disclose published preliminary work, related conference presentation details, copyright status of published conference material, and related articles for redundant publication disclosure.

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What are the publication costs?

Gold open access APCs are $3,000 for Research Articles and Reviews originally submitted after January 1, 2026, and $1,750 for Commentaries. The APC is waived for corresponding authors from Research4Life group A or B countries. If any author is a member of the Canadian College of Neuropsychopharmacology, the Commentary open access fee is $750.

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Research Topics

Schizophrenia research and treatment Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Treatment of Major Depression Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Bipolar Disorder and Treatment Tryptophan and brain disorders Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Stress Responses and Cortisol Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes Mental Health Research Topics Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Mental Health and Psychiatry Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Memory and Neural Mechanisms Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Eating Disorders and Behaviors Personality Disorders and Psychopathology Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Genetic Associations and Epidemiology Neuroscience and Music Perception Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

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