Biological Psychiatry

Aims & Scope

Biological Psychiatry is the official journal of the Society of Biological Psychiatry, whose purpose is to promote excellence in scientific research and education in fields that investigate the nature, causes, mechanisms and treatments of disorders of thought, emotion, or behavior.

In accord with this mission, this peer-reviewed, rapid-publication, international journal publishes both basic and clinical contributions from all disciplines and research areas relevant to the pathophysiology and treatment of major psychiatric disorders.

The journal publishes novel results of original research which represent an important new lead or significant impact on the field, particularly those addressing genetic and environmental risk factors, neural circuitry and neurochemistry, and important new therapeutic approaches.

Reviews and commentaries that focus on topics of current research and interest are also encouraged.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	9
2024	9.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	4.684

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	322

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	5421

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Neuroscience, 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.

• A Meta-Analysis of Cytokines in Major Depression

  Citation: 3781

  Authors: Yekta, Nathan, Walter, Helena, Lauren, Elyse K., Krista L.

• The Prevalence and Correlates of Eating Disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication

  Citation: 3743

  Authors: James I., Eva, Harrison G., Ronald C.

• Antidepressant effects of ketamine in depressed patients

  Citation: 3142

  Authors: Robert M, Angela, Amit, Dan A, George R, Dennis S, John H

• Inflammation and Its Discontents: The Role of Cytokines in the Pathophysiology of Major Depression

  Citation: 3077

  Authors: Andrew H., Vladimir, Charles L.

• The 16-Item quick inventory of depressive symptomatology (QIDS), clinician rating (QIDS-C), and self-report (QIDS-SR): a psychometric evaluation in patients with chronic major depression

  Citation: 3024

  Authors: A.John, Madhukar H, Hicham M, Thomas J, Bruce, Daniel N, John C, Philip T, Susan, Rachel, Michael E, James H, Martin B

• A Neurotrophic Model for Stress-Related Mood Disorders

  Citation: 2705

  Authors: Ronald S., Lisa M.

• Validity of the Executive Function Theory of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Meta-Analytic Review

  Citation: 2599

  Authors: Erik G., Alysa E., Joel T., Stephen V., Bruce F.

• The role of childhood trauma in the neurobiology of mood and anxiety disorders: preclinical and clinical studies

  Citation: 2153

  Authors: Christine, Charles B

• Cornell scale for depression in dementia

  Citation: 2042

  Authors: George S., Robert C., Robert C., Charles A.

• Resting-State Functional Connectivity in Major Depression: Abnormally Increased Contributions from Subgenual Cingulate Cortex and Thalamus

  Citation: 1859

  Authors: Michael D., Benjamin H., Vinod, Gary H., Hugh B., Heather, Allan L., Alan F.

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