Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services is a peer-reviewed, monthly journal for psychosocial and mental health nurses in a variety of community and institutional settings.

For more than 50 years, the Journal has provided the most up-to-date, practical information available for today’s psychosocial-mental health nurse, including short contributions about psychopharmacology, mental health care of older adults, addictive behaviors and diagnoses, and child/adolescent disorders and issues.

Begin to explore the Journal and all of its great benefits such as: • Monthly feature, “Clip & Save: Drug Chart,” a one-page resource of up-to-date information on current medications for various psychiatric illnesses • Access to current articles, as well as several years of archived content • Articles posted online just 2 months after acceptance • Continuing Nursing Education credits available each month

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.398

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	43

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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.

• Reducing Seclusion & Restraint Use in Mental Health Settings: Core Strategies for Prevention

  Citation: 199

  Authors: Kevin Ann

• Understanding and Influencing the Stigma of Mental Illness

  Citation: 159

  Authors: Patrick W., Abigail

• Interventions to Reduce Cognitive Decline in Aging

  Citation: 141

  Authors: Kristine N., Susan

• Assessing Resilience

  Citation: 132

  Authors: Gail M., Jeanette A.

• Recovering Our Sense of Value After Being Labeled: Mentally Ill

  Citation: 106

  Authors: Patricia E

• Sensory Approaches in Inpatient Psychiatric Settings: Innovative Alternatives to Seclusion & Restraint

  Citation: 102

  Authors: Tina, Nan

• Using a Therapy Dog to Alleviate the Agitation and Desocialization of People With Alzheimer's Disease

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Mary, Janet, Barbara W, Mara M

• Hope and Mental Health in Young Adult College Students: An Integrative Review

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Stephanie

• Multinational Experiences in Reducing and Preventing the Use of Restraint and Seclusion

  Citation: 79

  Authors: Janice L., Joy A., Anu, Titia, Carolyn, Joanne

• How Neuroplasticity and Cognitive Reserve: Protect Cognitive Functioning

  Citation: 78

  Authors: David E., Anthony J., Teena M., Pariya L.

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