Journal of Creativity in Mental Health

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, the journal of the Association for Creativity in Counseling, a division of the American Counseling Association, is the valuable interdisciplinary reference source for academics and therapeautic practitioners.

This refereed journal examines the practical applications of using creativity to help deepen self-awareness and build healthy relationships.

This journal also explores how creative, diverse, and relational therapeautic approaches can be used in counseling practice.

Each issue of the Journal of Creativity in Mental Health provides a wide range of interdisciplinary discussion relative to diverse mental health issues.

The journal incorporates high-quality empirical research with cogent in-depth discussion and addresses the topics in both qualitative and quantitative language.

Each unique focus encourages the rich dialogue among scholars, practitioners, and students.

Book reviews highlight new and interesting publications in the field.

In another column, film reviews provide a framework for conceptualizing personality styles and common issues found in human relations.

Three other special columns provide: (a) relationally-based creative interventions used by counselors and psychotherapists in their practices, (b) creative teaching methods by counselor educators; and (c) an opportunity for mental health professionals to offer their perspective on creative, innovative, and resourceful counseling topics.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.362

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	27

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14829

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	179

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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.

• A Comparative Study of the Efficacy of Group Equine Assisted Counseling With At-Risk Children and Adolescents

  Citation: 108

  Authors: Kay Sudekum, Cynthia K., Deborah, Janie

• The Role of Creativity in Models of Resilience: Theoretical Exploration and Practical Applications

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Einat S., Malissa A.

• Resolving Child and Adolescent Traumatic Grief: Creative Techniques and Interventions

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Meredith, Victoria E.

• The Therapeutic Use of Journaling With Adolescents

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Allison, Yvonne

• A Pilot Study Assessing the Effectiveness of an Animal-Assisted Outreach Program

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Leslie A., Franco, Lindy, Catherine Y., Taffey

• A Grounded Theory of Relational Competencies and Creativity in Counseling: Beginning the Dialogue

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Thelma, Shane, Heather

• The Relationship Among Spontaneity, Impulsivity, and Creativity

  Citation: 45

  Authors: David A., Doreen J., Amanda

• Is Counseling Going to the Dogs? An Exploratory Study Related to the Inclusion of an Animal in Group Counseling with Adolescents

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Amber M., Jane A., Donna J., Christie D.

• Self–Compassion as Self-Care: A Simple and Effective Tool for Counselor Educators and Counseling Students

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Jill R., Brenda S., Jamie L., Cailen, Lynae

• Introducing Digital Storytelling to Influence the Behavior of Children and Adolescents

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Cheryl B., Jana M.

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