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Top 10 Open Access Psychiatry Journals by Impact Factor

Compare leading open access Psychiatry journals ranked by Journal Impact Factor. Each journal summary highlights details authors often need when choosing where to submit.

Rankings are based on the latest Journal Impact Factor data currently available in our journal database.

British Journal Of Psychiatry

Cambridge University Press

JIF 7.6

Open

The British Journal of Psychiatry (BJPsych) is an international peer-reviewed journal covering all branches of psychiatry with particular emphasis on clinical aspects. Published monthly on behalf of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, it focuses on improving t...

Identifiers

ISSN 0007-1250

eISSN 1472-1465

Publication Cost

Eligible authors at participating institutions may publish Gold Open Access at no cost to the author under institutional agreements.

Publishing Timeline

Median calendar days are tracked for submission to first decision, submission to first decision for peer-reviewed articles, submission to acceptance, and receipt in production to publication.

Psychiatry

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General Psychiatry

BMJ

JIF 6.8

Open

Identifiers

ISSN 2096-5923

eISSN 2517-729X

Psychiatry

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European Psychiatry

Cambridge University Press

JIF 6.7

Open

European Psychiatry is the official journal of the European Psychiatric Association. It is a peer-reviewed open access journal that publishes state-of-the-art research and policy updates and aims to stimulate discussion and debate among clinicians, research sc...

Identifiers

ISSN 0924-9338

eISSN 1778-3585

Publication Cost

Eligible authors at participating institutions may publish Gold Open Access at no cost to the author under institutional agreements.

Publishing Timeline

Median calendar days are reported for time from submission to first decision, time from submission to first decision for peer-reviewed articles, time from submission to acceptance, and time from receipt in production to publication.

Psychiatry

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Translational Psychiatry

Springer Nature

JIF 6.2

Open

Translational Psychiatry is a journal about the translational pathway between research in neuroscience and conceptually novel treatments.

Identifiers

ISSN 2158-3188

eISSN 2158-3188

Publication Cost

Article processing charge: £3590.00 / $5490.00 / €4190.00, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable.

Publishing Timeline

Submission to first editorial decision (median days): 22; Submission to acceptance (median days): 219

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Epidemiology And Psychiatric Sciences

Cambridge University Press

JIF 6.1

Open

Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences is an international, peer-reviewed journal publishing Open Access from 2020. Formerly published as Epidemiologia e Psichiatria Sociale, established in 1992 by Michele Tansella, the journal gives priority to highly relevant...

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ISSN 2045-7960

eISSN 2045-7979

Publication Cost

Eligible authors at participating institutions may publish Gold Open Access at no cost to the author; other funding routes are available for authors not covered by an institutional agreement.

Psychiatry

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Jmir Mental Health

JMIR Publications

JIF 5.8

Open

JMIR Mental Health is the official journal of the Society of Digital Psychiatry. It is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal focused on digital health and internet or mobile interventions, technologies, and electronic innovations for mental health, addictions,...

Identifiers

ISSN 2368-7959

eISSN 2368-7959

Publication Cost

$3150 USD payable upon acceptance; modified APFs: $2520 for Viewpoints and $1575 for Research Letters.

Publishing Timeline

Rapid publication within days or even in real-time is described for Rapid Surveillance Reports during epidemics and public health emergencies. JMIR Mental Health aims to publish one Personal Perspective per month.

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Asian Journal Of Social Health And Behavior

Medknow

JIF 5.2

Open

Asian Journal of Social Health and Behavior is a quarterly journal published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow. The journal has an online ISSN of 2772-4204 and an Impact Factor of 5.2.

Identifiers

eISSN 2772-4204

Publication Cost

Original/Review Article: $550 or ₹53,000; Short Communication: $300 or ₹30,000; Case Reports/Letters: $200 or ₹20,000; Erratum: $50 or ₹4,700.

Publishing Timeline

Accepted articles are published online as Ahead of Print immediately on acceptance; corrected proofs are expected within three days; co-authors must complete digital copyright consent within seven days of submission.

Psychiatry

Public

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Child And Adolescent Psychiatry And Mental Health

BioMed Central

JIF 4.6

Open

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health is affiliated with the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP). It publishes interdisciplinary research on the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of mental...

Identifiers

eISSN 1753-2000

Publication Cost

Authors are asked to pay an open access fee or article processing charge for open access publication.

Publishing Timeline

Submission to first decision (median): 7 days

Pediatrics

Psychiatry

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Journal Of Eating Disorders

BioMed Central

JIF 4.5

Open

Journal of Eating Disorders is an open access peer-reviewed journal covering all aspects of eating disorders, from bench science to clinical studies, including research methodology. It also welcomes submissions on comorbidities, obesity, body image, appetite,...

Identifiers

ISSN 2050-2974

eISSN 2050-2974

Publication Cost

£1690.00 GBP / $2290.00 USD / €2090.00 EUR APC

Publishing Timeline

Submission to first decision (median): 9 days

Nutrition

Psychiatry

Psychology

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International Psychogeriatrics

Cambridge University Press

JIF 4.3

Open

International Psychogeriatrics is a multidisciplinary peer reviewed journal in psychogeriatrics that publishes original research papers on the mental health of older people worldwide. It also features commentaries, original research articles, scholarly literat...

Identifiers

ISSN 1041-6102

eISSN 1741-203X

Publication Cost

Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3,500 (excluding taxes).

Publishing Timeline

59 days median from submission to acceptance for accepted papers.

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