Journal of Mental Health Policy and Economics

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Mental Health Policy and Economics publishes rigorous empirical, analytical, and methodological research using advanced economic and policy analysis techniques applied to compelling topics in mental health and substance use research.

The Journal also publishes insightful review and perspective articles, including those that examine mental health and substance use policies and reforms, financing and organization of services for mental health and substance use disorders, and economic evaluation methods pertaining to the costs and outcomes of treatments for mental health and substance use disorders.

It offers a multidisciplinary international forum for health economists, health services researchers, psychiatrists, psychologists, health policy researchers, health care providers, and policy makers to communicate about research findings and share ideas.

The Journal of Mental Health Policy and Economics also serves as a focal point for governmental and international organizations to disseminate contemporary and policy-relevant information to local organizations.

The overall aim is to generate new and improved policies and strategies for organizing, financing, and providing services and treatments related to mental health and substance use disorders so as to improve the health of those individuals who are afflicted with or at risk for these disorders.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6
2024	1.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.129

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	36

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3953

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	54

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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.

• Lost productivity among full‐time workers with mental disorders

  Citation: 188

  Authors: Debbie, Kristy, Gavin

• Depression: cost-of-illness studies in the international literature, a review

  Citation: 132

  Authors: Patrizia, Daniele, Pierfrancesco, Roberto Di, Fortunato

• The civilian labor market experiences of Vietnam‐era veterans: the influence of psychiatric disorders

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Elizabeth, Robert

• Cost-benefit analysis of drug treatment services: review of the literature

  Citation: 103

  Authors: William S.

• Using epidemiological data to model efficiency in reducing the burden of depression

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Gavin, Kristy, Justine, Helen M.

• Using randomized controlled trials to evaluate socially complex services: problems, challenges and recommendations

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Nancy

• The need for mental health services research focusing on poor young women

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Jeanne, Bonnie L.

• Cost benefits of substance abuse treatment: an overview of results from alcohol and drug abuse

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Harold D.

• Prevalence and patterns of major depressive disorder in the United States labor force

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Dave E., Virginia, D. Patrick

• Providing services to families of persons with schizophrenia: present and future

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Lisa

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