Psychiatric Annals

Aims & Scope

Psychiatric Annals, a monthly medical review journal, is dedicated to providing psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, and medical professionals with an interest in psychiatry with the vital information required for optimal patient care.

In an ever-changing specialty, the Journal provides practitioners with physician-reviewed single-topic articles for CME credit and peer-reviewed research and case reports.

Whether in print or online, Psychiatric Annals is a trusted resource for high-impact specialty knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.4

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.219

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	46

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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.

• The PHQ-9: A New Depression Diagnostic and Severity Measure

  Citation: 4586

  Authors: Kurt, Robert L

• Developmental Trauma Disorder: Toward a rational diagnosis for children with complex trauma histories.

  Citation: 1123

  Authors: Bessel A.

• Complex Trauma in Children and Adolescents

  Citation: 1050

  Authors: Alexandra, Joseph, Julian, Cheryl, Margaret, Marylene, Ruth, Rebecca, Richard, Joan, Karen, Erna, Bessel

• The Formation of False Memories

  Citation: 704

  Authors: Elizabeth F, Jacqueline E

• Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency: A comprehensive intervention framework for children with complex trauma.

  Citation: 223

  Authors: Kristine Jentoft, Margaret, Joseph, Bessel A.

• Is Your Patient Suffering from Compulsive Sexual Behavior?

  Citation: 201

  Authors: Eli

• Body Dysmorphic Disorder

  Citation: 155

  Authors: Eric, Lisa J, Daphne

• Treatment Implications of Altered Affect Regulation and Information Processing Following Child Maltreatment

  Citation: 154

  Authors: Julian D.

• Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Facing DSM-V

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Elsa

• Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders: An Overview

  Citation: 139

  Authors: Eric

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