Journal of Anxiety Disorders

Aims & Scope

Journal of Anxiety Disorders is an interdisciplinary journal that publishes research papers dealing with all aspects of anxiety disorders for all age groups (child, adolescent, adult and geriatric).

Manuscripts that focus on disorders formerly categorized as anxiety disorders (obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder) and the new category of illness anxiety disorder are also within the scope of the journal.

Research areas of focus include: traditional, behavioral, cognitive and biological assessment; diagnosis and classification; psychosocial and psychopharmacological treatment; genetics; epidemiology; and prevention.

Theoretical and review articles that contribute substantially to current knowledge in the field are appropriate for submission.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.5
2024	4.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.171

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	150

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1233

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1526

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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 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.

• Fearing the unknown: A short version of the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale

  Citation: 1620

  Authors: R. Nicholas, M.A. Peter J., Gordon J.G.

• Climate anxiety: Psychological responses to climate change

  Citation: 857

  Authors: Susan

• Development and initial validation of the COVID Stress Scales

  Citation: 842

  Authors: Steven, Caeleigh A., Michelle M., Thomas A., Dean, Gordon J.G.

• Computer therapy for the anxiety and depression disorders is effective, acceptable and practical health care: An updated meta-analysis

  Citation: 830

  Authors: G., A., P., M.G., P., C.L., J.M.

• Into the unknown: A review and synthesis of contemporary models involving uncertainty

  Citation: 758

  Authors: R. Nicholas

• Prevalence and Axis I comorbidity of full and partial posttraumatic stress disorder in the United States: Results from Wave 2 of the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions

  Citation: 753

  Authors: Robert H., Risë B., Steven M., Bridget F.

• Virtual reality exposure therapy for anxiety disorders: A meta-analysis

  Citation: 679

  Authors: Mark B., Paul M.G.

• Beliefs about Worry and Intrusions: The Meta-Cognitions Questionnaire and its Correlates

  Citation: 672

  Authors: Sam, Adrian

• Coronaphobia: Fear and the 2019-nCoV outbreak

  Citation: 669

  Authors: Gordon J.G., Steven

• Virtual reality exposure therapy for anxiety and related disorders: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

  Citation: 657

  Authors: Emily, Aliza T., Andrew, Jamie R., Barbara, Paul, Gordon J.G., Per, Mark B.

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