Depression Research and Treatment

Aims & Scope

Depression Research and Treatment is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies related to all aspects of depression.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.008

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	39

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4761

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	113

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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

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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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Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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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.

• Religious and Spiritual Factors in Depression: Review and Integration of the Research

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Raphael, Rachel E., Harold G., David H., Sasan

• Prevalence of Depression among University Students: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Study

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Diana, Ali, Yousef, Mohamad Taher, Rohollah Esmaeli, Kourosh

• Childhood Trauma and Its Relation to Chronic Depression in Adulthood

  Citation: 103

  Authors: Alexa, Johannes, Lisa, Marianne

• Prevalence and Predictors of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress among Youth at the Time of COVID-19: An Online Cross-Sectional Multicountry Study

  Citation: 98

  Authors: Omar, Sulaiman, Omar, Loai, Khalid, Khaled, Lina, Khloud, Ahmed, Bushara, Samh, Fadwa

• Breastfeeding and Postpartum Depression: An Overview and Methodological Recommendations for Future Research

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Carley J., Dwight

• Seasonal Affective Disorder: An Overview of Assessment and Treatment Approaches

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Sherri

• Depression among Asian Americans: Review and Recommendations

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Zornitsa, Frederick T. L.

• Roles of PI3K/AKT/GSK3/mTOR Pathway in Cell Signaling of Mental Illnesses

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Yasuko, Mayumi, Kanae, Satoru

• Depression and Its Relationship with Coping Strategies and Illness Perceptions during the COVID-19 Lockdown in Greece: A Cross-Sectional Survey of the Population

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Petros, Stefanos, Achilleas, Georgios, Paschalis, Evridiki, Venetsanos

• Participating in Online Mental Health Interventions: Who Is Most Likely to Sign Up and Why?

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Dimity A., Kathleen M.

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