Journal of Mental Health

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Mental Health is an international forum for the latest research in the mental health field.

Reaching over 65 countries, the journal reports on the best in evidence-based practice around the world and provides a channel of communication between the many disciplines involved in mental health research and practice.

The journal encourages multi-disciplinary research and welcomes contributions that have involved the users of mental health services.

The international editorial team are committed to seeking out excellent work from a range of sources and theoretical perspectives.

The journal not only reflects current good practice but also aims to influence policy by reporting on innovations that challenge traditional ways of working.

We are committed to publishing high-quality, thought-provoking work that will have a direct impact on service provision and clinical practice.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.2
2024	2.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.212

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	88

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3500

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1106

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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.

• A review of the literature on peer support in mental health services

  Citation: 810

  Authors: Julie, Tim

• COVID 19 and its mental health consequences

  Citation: 566

  Authors: Anant, K. Rajasekharan

• Social work, stress and burnout: A review

  Citation: 504

  Authors: Chris, Robert, Lesley

• Savoring Beliefs Inventory (SBI): A scale for measuring beliefs about savouring

  Citation: 469

  Authors: Fred

• Recovery from versus recovery in serious mental illness: One strategy for lessening confusion plaguing recovery

  Citation: 394

  Authors: Larry, David

• Negotiating behaviour change in medical settings: The development of brief motivational interviewing

  Citation: 382

  Authors: Stephen, Nick, Alison

• CORE: Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation

  Citation: 370

  Authors: Chris, John, Frank, Michael, Kerry, Janice, Graeme

• Interpersonal contact and the stigma of mental illness: A review of the literature

  Citation: 370

  Authors: SHANNON, DAVID

• Shame, blame, and contamination: A review of the impact of mental illness stigma on family members

  Citation: 341

  Authors: PATRICK W., FREDERICK E.

• Stigma and disclosure: Implications for coming out of the closet

  Citation: 307

  Authors: PATRICK, ALICIA

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