Psychodynamic Psychiatry

Aims & Scope

Starting with Volume 40, Psychodynamic Psychiatry is the re-envisioned journal of the American Academy of Psychodynamic Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis.

The journal focuses on psychodynamically informed approaches to assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy, as well as covers psychoanalysis as a distinct form of treatment.

In addition to narrative clinical discussions, the journal showcases noteworthy research in such areas as psychotherapy process and outcomes, the biopsychosocial etiologies of psychopathology, and mechanisms of coping and resilience.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.324

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	33

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15918

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	80

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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
• Medline

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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.

• Contemporary Cognitive Behavior Therapy: A Review of Theory, History, and Evidence

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Nathan, Brian, Dean

• The Need for a New Medical Model: A Challenge for Biomedicine

  Citation: 149

  Authors: George L.

• Understanding Defense Mechanisms

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Phebe

• The Effects of Intimate Partner Violence on Women and Child Survivors: An Attachment Perspective

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Alytia A., Brittany, Matthew

• The Role of Oxytocin and Vasopressin in Attachment

  Citation: 70

  Authors: C. Sue

• Intervention to Reduce Traumatic Stress Following Intimate Partner Violence: An Efficacy Trial of the Moms' Empowerment Program (MEP)

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Sandra A., Laura E.

• The Emerging Evidence for Long-Term Psychodynamic Therapy

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Falk, Allan, Patrick, Mark, Sven

• Relational Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms among Pregnant Women

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Alissa C., Kylene, Sarah, Erin, Syreeta

• The Mental Health Needs of Military Service Members and Veterans

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Susan G.

• Efficacy of Internet-Delivered Psychodynamic Therapy: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Tomas, Matilda, Gerhard

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