Issues in Mental Health Nursing

Aims & Scope

Issues in Mental Health Nursing is a refereed journal designed to expand psychiatric and mental health nursing knowledge.

It deals with new, innovative approaches to client care, in-depth analysis of current issues, and empirical research.

Because clinical research is the primary vehicle for the development of nursing science, the journal presents data-based articles on nursing care provision to clients of all ages in a variety of community and institutional settings.

Additionally, the journal publishes theoretical papers and manuscripts addressing mental health promotion, public policy concerns, and educational preparation of mental health nurses.

International contributions are welcomed.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8940

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	767

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.645

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	74

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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.

• The Relationship among Young Adult College Students’ Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Demographics, Life Satisfaction, and Coping Styles

  Citation: 438

  Authors: Jihan Saber Raja, Ruth “Topsy”, Lynne A., Terry A.

• STIGMA: BARRIER TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE AMONG ETHNIC MINORITIES

  Citation: 412

  Authors: Faye A.

• The High Prevalence of Poor Physical Health and Unhealthy Lifestyle Behaviours in Individuals with Severe Mental Illness

  Citation: 341

  Authors: David, Brenda

• A Synthesis of the Literature on Trauma-Informed Care

  Citation: 311

  Authors: Elizabeth

• Postpartum Depression is a Family Affair: Addressing the Impact on Mothers, Fathers, and Children

  Citation: 279

  Authors: Nicole Lyn, Cindy-Lee, Karen, Linda, Miriam, Panagiota D., Dave, William

• Stress and Parents of Children with Autism: A Review of Literature

  Citation: 275

  Authors: Susan

• Families Living with Severe Mental Illness: A Literature Review

  Citation: 262

  Authors: Jana C.

• PSYCHOMETRICS FOR TWO SHORT FORMS OF THE CENTER FOR EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDIES-DEPRESSION SCALE

  Citation: 247

  Authors: Janet, Michael, John, Lynne, Mary, Barbara, Lauren

• THE ENIGMA OF SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS: A SWEDISH PERSPECTIVE

  Citation: 210

  Authors: Maria, Karin, Kerstin

• Factorial Validity of the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression 10 in Adolescents

  Citation: 208

  Authors: Kristina L., Alexa L., Cyndi L.

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