Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine

Aims & Scope

Established in 1982, the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine is dedicated to acting as an international forum for the publication of research on the science and practice of psychiatry.

Its main aim is to disseminate original scientific research to a national and international readership with the objective of improving clinical practice and service development in mental health.

The journal advocates for delivering high quality clinical care and improvement in mental health services, and is committed to keeping the field of mental health vibrant and relevant by publishing research on novel topics.

Particular strengths and unique features of the Journal include a focus on Clinical Psychiatry, Youth Mental Health and the History of Psychiatry, with regular features and special issues devoted to these topics.

The Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine publishes research papers, short reports, review papers, editorials, case reports, historical papers, perspective pieces and book reviews.

There are four editions published per year, for which rapid peer review process and publication is considered a priority.

The journal regularly publishes special themed editions guest edited by internationally respected academics in a particular research field.

With a progressive focus, the journal provides important reading for clinicians, researchers, policymakers and all professionals with an interest in mental health.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.699

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	37

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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 Arts and Humanities, Medicine and Psychology, 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.

• COVID-19 and people with intellectual disability: impacts of a pandemic

  Citation: 312

  Authors: K., B.

• The benefits of meditation and mindfulness practices during times of crisis such as COVID-19

  Citation: 194

  Authors: C.

• Youth mental health in the time of COVID-19

  Citation: 143

  Authors: E., S., D., M.

• The use of telepsychiatry during COVID-19 and beyond

  Citation: 105

  Authors: M., F.

• Psychiatric hospitalization rates in Italy before and during COVID-19: did they change? An analysis of register data

  Citation: 104

  Authors: M., F., F., A., G., R.

• Addiction psychiatry and COVID-19: impact on patients and service provision

  Citation: 94

  Authors: D., R., C.

• Families under pressure: stress and quality of life in parents of children with an intellectual disability

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Emma, Claire, Louise

• Social comparisons on social media: online appearance-related activity and body dissatisfaction in adolescent girls

  Citation: 90

  Authors: M., L., E.

• Mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic

  Citation: 83

  Authors: B., J., F.

• The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care: a call for action

  Citation: 82

  Authors: V., N., A., G.

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