Occupational Therapy in Mental Health

Aims & Scope

An essential journal for all OTs in mental health fields, Occupational Therapy in Mental Health provides professionals with a forum in which to discuss today's challenges - identifying the philosophical and conceptual foundations of the practice; sharing innovative evaluation and treatment techniques; learning about and assimilating new methodologies developing in related professions; and communicating information about new practice settings and special problem areas particular to psychiatric occupational therapy.

Authors are strongly encouraged to submit manuscripts electronically.

If submitting a disk, it should be prepared using MS Word and should be clearly labeled with the authors’ names, file name, and software program used.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.9
2024	0.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.356

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	26

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14992

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	76

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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.

• The Relationship Between Engagement in Meaningful Activities and Quality of Life in Persons Disabled by Mental Illness

  Citation: 170

  Authors: Bluma, E. Sharon, Jack

• Time Use and Occupational Performance Among Persons with Schizophrenia

  Citation: 109

  Authors: Ulrika, Mona

• Recovery as a Self-Directed Process of Healing and Transformation

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Patricia E.

• Therapeutic Relationships Re-Defined

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Marilyn B., Valnere

• Wellness Recovery Action Plan

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Mary Ellen

• A Systematic Review of the Effects of Horticultural Therapy on Persons with Mental Health Conditions

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Joseph, Ashley, Alanna, Dana, Joseph, Gabrielle

• Characterization and Utilization of Preferred Interests: A Survey of Adults on the Autism Spectrum

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Kristie, Lauren

• The Sensory Profile of People With Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Batya, Dafna, Rachel

• Exploring the Safety and Therapeutic Effects of Deep Pressure Stimulation Using a Weighted Blanket

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Brian, Tina, Sundar, Debra, Robert X.

• Occupational Therapy Interventions in Mental Health: A Literature Review in Search of Evidence

  Citation: 65

  Authors: Bonnie, Lori, Jenny, Mona

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