Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing

Aims & Scope

Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing is the only nursing journal to focus exclusively on issues of child and adolescent mental health around the world.

As the official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses Division of the International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses, it is a primary resource for nurses and other healthcare professionals in clinical practice, education, and research.

JCAPN includes peer-reviewed, original articles from a wide range of contributors in a broad variety of settings.

Topics covered include psychosocial issues; psychopharmacology; the impact of interventions on cognitive, social, or emotional growth and development; environmental factors that facilitate or constrain mental health; social policy factors that influence the delivery of healthcare services; care of emotionally disturbed children in schools; inpatient and outpatient settings; care within the juvenile justice system; and psychiatric nursing education and research.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.631

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	46

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9154

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	218

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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 Nursing, 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.

• Family Acceptance in Adolescence and the Health of LGBT Young Adults

  Citation: 1018

  Authors: Caitlin, Stephen T., David, Rafael, Jorge

• Childhood Externalizing Behavior: Theory and Implications

  Citation: 342

  Authors: Jianghong

• Children in Foster Care: A Vulnerable Population at Risk

  Citation: 163

  Authors: Delilah

• Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence on Child Witnesses: A Systematic Review of the Literature

  Citation: 155

  Authors: Samantha L., Marilyn S.

• The Role of Electronic Communication Technology in Adolescent Dating Violence

  Citation: 146

  Authors: Claire Burke, Donna S.

• Effectiveness of Six Core Strategies Based on Trauma Informed Care in Reducing Seclusions and Restraints at a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital

  Citation: 139

  Authors: Muhammad Waqar, Akashdeep, Michelle, Gary, Robert B.

• Stressful Life Events, Worry, and Rumination Predict Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms in Young Adolescents

  Citation: 128

  Authors: Cara C., Mary S.

• Protective Effects of Self‐Esteem and Family Support on Suicide Risk Behaviors among At‐Risk Adolescents

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Amira Y., Elaine A., Elaine

• An Organizational Framework for Conceptualizing Resilience in Children

  Citation: 109

  Authors: Barbara L.

• Depression Among a Sample of First‐Time Adolescent and Adult Mothers

  Citation: 108

  Authors: Robin Gaines, Shannon Carothers, Bette Keltner

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