Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice

Aims & Scope

Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice presents cutting-edge developments in the science and practice of clinical psychology and related mental health fields by publishing scholarly articles, primarily involving narrative and systematic reviews as well as meta-analyses related to assessment, intervention, and service delivery.

The journal also publishes invited Commentaries that provide additional perspectives regarding the topics of such reviews.

It is the official publication of APA Division 12, the Society of Clinical Psychology.

The journal publishes papers from all theoretical perspectives in clinical psychology and considers all methods and approaches to research.

Manuscripts covering theory, psychopathology, assessment, psychotherapy, process research, outcome research, professional issues, service delivery, education and training, related ethical issues, and similar topics are appropriate for the Journal.

Occasionally, empirical papers primarily concerned with broad education and/or clinical research are published, if directly related to the Society's mission and projects.

Theoretical/clinical descriptions without a sound empirical basis are not appropriate for the journal.

Manuscripts are expected to end with a clear summary of what is known on the topic, as well as a section on the concrete and practical application of that knowledge in clinical practice.

The Journal is always seeking suggestions for special issues or sections that contain articles related to a similar topic.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	6.6
2024	4.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2327

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	661

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.521

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	126

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

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

• Mindfulness-based interventions in context: Past, present, and future.

  Citation: 3456

  Authors: Jon

• Mindfulness: A proposed operational definition.

  Citation: 3227

  Authors: Scott R., Mark, Shauna, Linda, Nicole D., James, Zindel V., Susan, Michael, Drew, Gerald

• Mindfulness training as a clinical intervention: A conceptual and empirical review.

  Citation: 1872

  Authors: Ruth A.

• The paradox of self-stigma and mental illness.

  Citation: 898

  Authors: Patrick W., Amy C.

• Emotion regulation and mental health.

  Citation: 756

  Authors: James J., Ricardo F.

• Parenting stress and child adjustment: Some old hypotheses and new questions.

  Citation: 540

  Authors: Kirby

• Training therapists in evidence-based practice: A critical review of studies from a systems-contextual perspective.

  Citation: 538

  Authors: Rinad S., Philip C.

• Behavioral activation treatment for depression: Returning to contextual roots.

  Citation: 454

  Authors: Neil S., Christopher R., Sona

• Mental health stigma as social attribution: Implications for research methods and attitude change.

  Citation: 448

  Authors: Patrick W.

• A stage model of behavioral therapies research: Getting started and moving on from stage I.

  Citation: 436

  Authors: Bruce J., Kathleen M., Lisa S.

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