International Journal of Mental Health

Aims & Scope

Established in 1972, the International Journal of Mental Health is an international peer-reviewed journal for researchers, clinicians, and educators, in psychiatry and related disciplines including clinical psychology, social work, and behavioral science.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.7
2024	1.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.668

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	28

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8573

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	164

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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 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.

• Development of the WHOQOL: Rationale and Current Status

  Citation: 654

  Authors: Whoqol

• The SF-36 Health Survey: Development and Use in Mental Health Research and the IQOLA Project

  Citation: 413

  Authors: John E., Barbara

• Estimated Prevalence of RDC Mental Disorder in Primary Medical Care

  Citation: 170

  Authors: Edwin W., Greg R., Paul D., Darrel A., Irving D.

• Psychopathy: Heredity and Environment

  Citation: 142

  Authors: Fini

• The Impact of Disaster on Mental Health: Prospective and Retrospective Analyses

  Citation: 114

  Authors: Glorisa, Milagros, Maritza, Michael

• Economic Contraction and Mental Health

  Citation: 113

  Authors: Sidra J., Katherine B., Ralph C.

• The Child Behavior Profile: An Empirically Based System for Assessing Children’s Behavioral Problems and Competencies

  Citation: 112

  Authors: Thomas M.

• Risk Factors in the Continuation of Childhood Antisocial Behavior into Adulthood

  Citation: 102

  Authors: Lee Nelken, Kathryn Strother

• The Schedule for the Evaluation of Individual Quality of Life (SEIQoL)

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Ciaran A.

• The EORTC Modular Approach to Quality of Life Assessment in Oncology

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Neil K., Ann, Stein, Mirlam A.G.

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