Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Aims & Scope

It is a general and comprehensive journal of psychiatry for psychiatrists, mental health clinicians, neurologists, physicians, students of mental health and those involved in mental health policy development.

The journal aims to bridge a knowledge gap of the application and transfer of research findings and clinical practice through Asia to and from the rest of the world.

It aims to focus on psychiatric research pertinent to Asia produced either within or from outside the continent.

This may include preclinical, clinical, service system and policy development research relevant to psychiatry and will highlight the socio-cultural diversity of the region as it pertains to mental health.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.5
2024	3.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.126

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3966

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2884

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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 and Psychology, 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.

• COVID-19 and mental health: A review of the existing literature

  Citation: 2450

  Authors: Ravi Philip

• Study of knowledge, attitude, anxiety & perceived mental healthcare need in Indian population during COVID-19 pandemic

  Citation: 1257

  Authors: Deblina, Sarvodaya, Sujita Kumar, Nivedita, Sudhir Kumar, Vikas

• Mental health problems faced by healthcare workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic–A review

  Citation: 946

  Authors: Mamidipalli Sai, Sree Karthik, Supriya

• Epidemic of COVID-19 in China and associated Psychological Problems

  Citation: 898

  Authors: Md Zahir, Oli, Zhou, Sang, Liu, Akbaruddin

• The neurobiology of depression: An integrated view

  Citation: 576

  Authors: Jason, Matcheri

• Assessing the anxiety level of Iranian general population during COVID-19 outbreak

  Citation: 527

  Authors: Amir

• Iranian mental health during the COVID-19 epidemic

  Citation: 488

  Authors: Atefeh, Rahim

• First COVID-19 suicide case in Bangladesh due to fear of COVID-19 and xenophobia: Possible suicide prevention strategies

  Citation: 454

  Authors: Mohammed A., Mark D.

• The COVID-19 outbreak: Crucial role the psychiatrists can play

  Citation: 382

  Authors: Debanjan

• Fear of COVID 2019: First suicidal case in India !

  Citation: 351

  Authors: Kapil, Poonam, Komal, Parakriti, Mini P.

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