International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine

Aims & Scope

The aim of The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine (IJPM) is to provide a forum where researchers, educators, and clinicians concerned with mental health, primary health care, and related aspects of medical care from around the world can educate each other and advance knowledge concerning psychobiological, psychosocial, biobehavioral, and social theory, methods, and treatment as they apply to patient care.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: psychobiological, psychological, social, religious, and cultural modifiers of illness; the minor and moderate mental disorders seen and treated in primary care medical practice; biomedical etiologies of mental health symptoms; research from successful collaborative, multidisciplinary models such as geriatrics; and health services research.

IJPM bridges the gap between publications that adopt an almost exclusively research orientation and those that are more narrowly focused on clinical psychiatry, apart from the mainstream of primary care medicine.

The Journal publishes original research, review articles, innovative clinical and educational programs, and illustrative case reports.

People at all stages of career development, from student through seasoned professional, are encouraged to submit their work for editorial consideration.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3
2024	1.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9315

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	261

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.622

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	64

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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.

• Assessing Psychiatric Impairment in Primary Care with the Sheehan Disability Scale

  Citation: 785

  Authors: Andrew C., Mark, Laura, Leslie, David V.

• Exercise for the Treatment of Depression and Anxiety

  Citation: 557

  Authors: Peter J., Sarah E., Stephen M.

• It's Not over When it's Over: Long-Term Symptoms in Cancer Survivors—A Systematic Review

  Citation: 546

  Authors: Cherise B., Jennifer A., Michal, Briana L., Michael

• The Existential Plight in Cancer: Significance of the First 100 Days

  Citation: 474

  Authors: Avery D., J. William

• Psychosocial Interventions for Depression, Anxiety, and Quality of Life in Cancer Survivors: Meta-Analyses

  Citation: 469

  Authors: Robyn L., Angelique C., Michael

• Screening for Depression in Primary Care Clinics: The CES-D and the BDI

  Citation: 436

  Authors: Jane M., C. Clifford, Thomas K.

• A Mindfulness Course Decreases Burnout and Improves Well-Being among Healthcare Providers

  Citation: 354

  Authors: Matthew J., John B.

• The Emotional Impact of End-Stage Renal Disease: Importance of Patients' Perceptions of Intrusiveness and Control

  Citation: 266

  Authors: Gerald M., Yitzchak M., Tom A., David J., Paul E., Ronald D.

• Anxiety and Poor Glycemic Control: A Meta-Analytic Review of the Literature

  Citation: 249

  Authors: Ryan J., Allison B., Kenneth E., Mary, Janet B., Ray E., Patrick J.

• Psychological Stress and Coping in Adaptation and Illness

  Citation: 248

  Authors: Richard S.

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