Neuropsychopharmacology

Aims & Scope

Neuropsychopharmacology is an international scientific journal and the official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP).

This journal focuses upon clinical and basic science contributions that advance our understanding of the brain and behaviour, especially as related to the molecular, cellular, physiological and psychological properties of agents acting within the central nervous system and the identification of the new molecular targets for the development of the next generation of drugs.

While original reports are preferred, mini-reviews and perspectives are invited by the editorial office.

In view of the interdisciplinary nature of the field, particular emphasis is placed on: studies that advance the biological bases of normal and pathological behavior the nature, etiology and pathophysiology of neuropsychiatric disorders biologically relevant aspects of the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of these disorders and the basic mechanisms by which psychopharmacological agents exert their effect.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	7.1
2024	6.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.944

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	258

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	744

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	5212

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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
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics, 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.

• Neurocircuitry of Addiction

  Citation: 4193

  Authors: George F, Nora D

• DNA Methylation and Its Basic Function

  Citation: 3766

  Authors: Lisa D, Thuc, Guoping

• The Reward Circuit: Linking Primate Anatomy and Human Imaging

  Citation: 3019

  Authors: Suzanne N, Brian

• Drug Addiction, Dysregulation of Reward, and Allostasis

  Citation: 2191

  Authors: G

• Synaptic Plasticity: Multiple Forms, Functions, and Mechanisms

  Citation: 1820

  Authors: Ami, Robert C

• The Corticosteroid Receptor Hypothesis of Depression

  Citation: 1762

  Authors: F

• The Neurocircuitry of Fear, Stress, and Anxiety Disorders

  Citation: 1637

  Authors: Lisa M, Israel

• Human and Rodent Homologies in Action Control: Corticostriatal Determinants of Goal-Directed and Habitual Action

  Citation: 1487

  Authors: Bernard W, John P

• Stress, Depression, and Neuroplasticity: A Convergence of Mechanisms

  Citation: 1402

  Authors: Christopher, Ronald S

• Neural Mechanisms of Extinction Learning and Retrieval

  Citation: 1363

  Authors: Gregory J, Devin

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