International Journal of Mental Health Nursing

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Mental Health Nursing is the official journal of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Inc.

It is a fully refereed journal that examines current trends and developments in mental health practice and research.

The International Journal of Mental Health Nursing provides a forum for the exchange of ideas on all issues of relevance to mental health nursing.

The Journal informs you of developments in mental health nursing practice and research, directions in education and training, professional issues, management approaches, policy development, ethical questions, theoretical inquiry, and clinical issues.

The Journal publishes feature articles, review articles, clinical notes, research notes and book reviews.

Contributions on any aspect of mental health nursing are welcomed.

Statements and opinions expressed in the journal reflect the views of the authors and are not necessarily endorsed by the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Inc.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.3
2024	3.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.586

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	72

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2169

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2057

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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

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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.

• Family violence and COVID‐19: Increased vulnerability and reduced options for support

  Citation: 690

  Authors: Kim, Navjot, Joanne, Naomi, Debra

• The COVID‐19 pandemic and mental health impacts

  Citation: 476

  Authors: Kim, Joanne, Navjot

• A Large‐Scale Survey on Trauma, Burnout, and Posttraumatic Growth among Nurses during the COVID‐19 Pandemic

  Citation: 403

  Authors: Ruey, Chao, Jian‐Jun, Hsiu‐Ju, Xiao Linda, Ching‐Chiu, Kuei‐Ru

• Trauma‐informed care in inpatient mental health settings: A review of the literature

  Citation: 330

  Authors: Coral

• Mental healthcare staff well‐being and burnout: A narrative review of trends, causes, implications, and recommendations for future interventions

  Citation: 285

  Authors: Judith, Louise H., Kathryn, John, Kathryn, Carl

• Nurse resilience: A concept analysis

  Citation: 270

  Authors: Alannah L., Janie A., Clare S., Gavin D.

• Determination of stress, depression and burnout levels of front‐line nurses during the COVID‐19 pandemic

  Citation: 227

  Authors: Merve, Selmin, Sevim

• Resilience and mental health nursing: An integrative review of international literature

  Citation: 178

  Authors: Kim, Michael, Cynthia, Celeste, Jo‐Ann, Trentham

• Consumer involvement in the tertiary‐level education of mental health professionals: A systematic review

  Citation: 164

  Authors: Brenda, Louise, Margaret, Debra, Cath, Cadeyrn J., Graham, Dianne, Brian, Richard, Chris, Helen

• Access and utilization of mental health services for immigrants and refugees: Perspectives of immigrant service providers

  Citation: 154

  Authors: Bukola, Jordana, Kathleen

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