American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry

Aims & Scope

The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry is the authoritative source of information for the rapidly developing field of geriatric psychiatry.

The Journal contains peer-reviewed articles on the diagnosis and classification of psychiatric disorders of later life, epidemiological and biological correlates of mental health of older adults, and psychopharmacology and other somatic treatments.

The Journal is published twelve times a year.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.8
2024	4.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.378

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2774

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1385

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Definitions and Predictors of Successful Aging: A Comprehensive Review of Larger Quantitative Studies

  Citation: 921

  Authors: Colin A., Dilip V.

• Family Caregiving of Persons With Dementia: Prevalence, Health Effects, and Support Strategies

  Citation: 780

  Authors: Richard, Lynn M.

• Quantification of Five Neuropsychological Approaches to Defining Mild Cognitive Impairment

  Citation: 666

  Authors: Amy J., Mark W., Lisa, Christina, Jody, David P., Dean C.

• Efficacy and Adverse Effects of Atypical Antipsychotics for Dementia: Meta-analysis of Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trials

  Citation: 661

  Authors: Lon S., Karen, Philip S.

• Localization of Neurofibrillary Tangles and Beta-Amyloid Plaques in the Brains of Living Patients With Alzheimer Disease

  Citation: 589

  Authors: Kooresh, Gary W., Eric D., Vladimir, Linda M., Prabha, Stephen, Nagichettiar, Andrej, Sung-Cheng, Jorge R.

• Neuropathogenesis of Delirium: Review of Current Etiologic Theories and Common Pathways

  Citation: 568

  Authors: José R.

• Mapping Scores Onto Stages: Mini-Mental State Examination and Clinical Dementia Rating

  Citation: 558

  Authors: Robert, Stefan, Katja, Timo, Janine, Alexander

• Comparison of the Saint Louis University Mental Status Examination and the Mini-Mental State Examination for Detecting Dementia and Mild Neurocognitive Disorder—A Pilot Study

  Citation: 543

  Authors: Syed H., Nina, John T., Mitchell H., John E.

• Late-Life Depression, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Dementia: Possible Continuum?

  Citation: 487

  Authors: Francesco, Vincenza, Cristiano, Alessia, Anna M., Bruno P., Andrea, Gianluigi, Davide, Alberto, Antonio, Vincenzo

• Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Review and Commentary of a National Academies Report

  Citation: 453

  Authors: Nancy J., Dan

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