International Journal of Mental Health Promotion

Aims & Scope

The first journal of its kind in the field, International Journal of Mental Health Promotion (IJMHP) publishes materials of distinction, making it essential reading for those with a professional or personal interest in mental health promotion and the prevention of mental health problems and disorders (depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorders, somatoform disorders, sleep disorders and autism), prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders from pregnancy to adulthood, geriatric diseases.

IJMHP co-ordinates the dissemination of new research outcomes to all those involved in research, practice, policy making and the implementation of understanding of mental health, mental health promotion and mental disorder prevention policies.

This makes it indispensable to mental health promotion practitioners, researchers, managers, health promoters, mental health and public health professionals, educationalists, psychologists, sociologists, health economists and practitioners from all branches of health and social care, publishing materials by and for all these communities.

IJMHP is peer reviewed by an expert international board and acts as a comprehensive information resource designed to increase awareness, foster understanding and promote collaboration between the different disciplines engaged in this diverse activity of study and multidisciplinary area of practice.

IJMHP publishes original research articles, review articles, systematic review and meta-analysis, and case study reports.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.375

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	16

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14450

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	325

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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.

• Addressing the Determinants of Positive Mental Health: Concepts, Evidence and Practice

  Citation: 143

  Authors: Margaret M.

• Towards Innovative Research Approaches to Investigating the Role of Emotional Variables in Promoting Language Teachers’ and Learners’ Mental Health

  Citation: 122

  Authors: Ali, Yongliang, Yongxiang, Jos�Luis

• Age and Gender Effects on Resilience in Children and Adolescents

  Citation: 114

  Authors: Jing, Donald

• The impact of mental health literacy, stigma, and social support on attitudes toward mental health help-seeking

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Hyejin, Kirk, King

• The Impact of Mental Health Literacy on Help-Seeking Intentions: Results of a Pilot Study with First Year Psychology Students

  Citation: 93

  Authors: Coral L, Ian M

• Educating Young People about Mental Health and Mental Illness: Evaluating a School - Based Programme

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Debra, Sarah, Leigh, Rebecca

• Safety, Feasibility and Family Experiences of Preventive Interventions for Children and Families with Parental Depression

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Tytti, Sini, Maarit, William R., E. Juulia

• The Effective Family Programme: Preventative Services for the Children of Mentally Ill Parents in Finland

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Tytti, Sini

• Promoting and Building Resilience in Primary School Communities: Evidence from a Comprehensive ‘Health Promoting School’ Approach

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Donald, Jing, Carla, Kate, Michael

• Intervention Programs for Children of Parents with a Mental Illness: A Critical Review

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Caitlin, Erica L., Karen, David, Fiona

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