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Neuropsychopharmacology

Neuropsychopharmacology is an official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology that publishes research and commentary in neuropsychopharmacology.

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Subject Neurosciences, Pharmacology & Pharmacy, Psychiatry
Impact Factor 7.1
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0893-133X
eISSN 1740-634X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APC: £3590.00/$5290.00/€4190.00; NPP Briefs (Brief Communication) APC: £1750.00/$2575.00/€2040.00; traditional publishing model: no APC charges apply.

Submission Instructions

Neuropsychopharmacology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required for Reviews. The abstract should be 150–250 words in length. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Reviews have a 4000-word limit. The manuscript should be arranged in the order title, author(s), affiliation(s), abstract, text, acknowledgments, funding, competing interest, and references. The manuscript must include author contributions, funding, competing interests, and documentation of any large language model use in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript if no Methods section is available.
References Reviews have no reference limit. References must be numbered in order of appearance and cited in the text using numbers in brackets, with all authors listed up to six and the first six followed by “et al.” when there are more than six authors.
Figures & Tables Reviews may include up to 5 display items, including figures and tables. Figures with captions may be embedded within the manuscript to assist reviewers and editors, but separate figure source files must also be submitted, while tables may be included at the end of the manuscript or supplied as separate files. Any non-generative machine learning manipulation of existing images or figures must be disclosed in the relevant caption, and any permitted AI-generated images or videos must be clearly labeled as generated by AI within the image field.
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Commentaries

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Commentaries.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1000 words. Any use of a large language model must be documented in the Methods section or, if no Methods section is available, in another suitable part of the manuscript.
References Commentaries may include up to 6 references. References must be listed by number in order of appearance and cited in the text using numbers in brackets.
Figures & Tables Commentaries may include up to 1 display item, defined as a figure or table. Figures with captions may be embedded within the manuscript to assist reviewers and editors, and separate figure source files must also be submitted. Any exception allowing AI-generated images or videos must be clearly labeled as AI-generated within the image field, and non-generative machine learning manipulation of existing images or figures must be disclosed in the relevant caption upon submission.
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Early Career Commentary Collection

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 150–250 words in length. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must include the sections title page, abstract, introduction, materials or patients and methods, results, discussion, acknowledgments, author contributions, funding, competing interests, references, and figure legends. Any use of a large language model must be documented in the Methods section or, if no Methods section is available, in another suitable part of the manuscript.
References References must be numbered in order of appearance in the text, cited in brackets, and list all authors up to six followed by 'et al.' for more than six authors.
Figures & Tables The combined total number of figures and tables must not exceed five. Figures with captions may be embedded in the manuscript for review, but separate figure source files must also be submitted, and tables may be included at the end of the manuscript or submitted separately. Generative AI tools must not be used to create images or videos except under stated exceptions, any permitted AI-generated image or video must be clearly labeled as AI-generated within the image field, and use of non-generative machine learning tools to manipulate or enhance existing images or figures must be disclosed in the relevant caption upon submission.
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Recent Publications

Testing neurobiological models of reward/incentive sensitization in the continuation of alcohol use disorder (AUD) symptoms in young adults with AUD: A four-year longitudinal study

Andrea C. King, Rachel K. Nordgren, Dingcai Cao, Claire E. Wellendorf, Daniel J. Fridberg

10.1038/s41386-026-02572-2
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Enhancing cGMP signaling with psilocybin reduces head twitch and restructures the synaptic proteome while maintaining antidepressant response

Gabriele Floris, Sarah J. Jefferson, Jocelyne Rondeau, Abigail L. Yu, Frank S. Menniti, Alex C. Kwan, Joao P. De Aquino, John H. Krystal, Christopher Pittenger, Alfred P. Kaye

10.1038/s41386-026-02569-x
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A living systematic review, meta-analysis, and open data resource of trials of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD

Brooke L. Sevchik, S. Parker Singleton, Analiese Lahey, Pim Cuijpers, Mathias Harrer, Megan T. Jones, Sandeep M. Nayak, Eric C. Strain, Simon N. Vandekar, David B. Yaden, Robert H. Dworkin, J. Cobb Scott, Theodore D. Satterthwaite

10.1038/s41386-026-02575-z
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Modulation of the noradrenergic system using transcranial ultrasonic stimulation targeted to the brainstem locus coeruleus in awake mice

Emma Lescrauwaet, Robrecht Raedt, Tom Plovie, Sielke Caestecker, Bethany Stieve, Sara Neyt, Thomas Tarnaud, Emmeric Tanghe, Keith Murphy, Evelien Carrette, Paul Boon, Kristl Vonck

10.1038/s41386-026-02576-y
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BLA kappa opioid receptor inputs to the BNST mediate social stress-induced increases in alcohol drinking

Franciely Paliarin, Evan Doré, Sara Mirza, Lilias Finlay, Emma Weiser, Praneetha Panthagani, Thien-y Nguyen, Chelsea Duplantis, Samhita Basavanhalli, Sophia B. Guillory, Robert O. Messing, Matthew B. Pomrenze, Rajani Maiya

10.1038/s41386-026-02570-4
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

PDF conversion can take up to 10 minutes before approval. Proof corrections must be returned within 48 hours of receipt. The final version of the manuscript is published online in advance of print.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is optional and may be provided to convey information to the editor or editorial office. Responses to reviewers for revised submissions or original submissions transferred through the NPRC must be included in a rebuttal letter and not submitted as a cover letter.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: £3590.00/$5290.00/€4190.00. NPP Briefs (Brief Communication) APC: £1750.00/$2575.00/€2040.00. Traditional publishing model: no APC charges apply.

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Research Topics

Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Stress Responses and Cortisol Memory and Neural Mechanisms Tryptophan and brain disorders Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior Treatment of Major Depression Schizophrenia research and treatment Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Bipolar Disorder and Treatment Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Sleep and Wakefulness Research Mental Health Research Topics Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Neural dynamics and brain function Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Psychedelics and Drug Studies Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders

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