Journal of Psychiatry and Psychological Sciences (JPPC) publishes original research articles, review articles, short communications, case studies, technical perspectives, clinical research reports, and other scholarly contributions addressing psychology, mental health, psychiatry, and related behavioral and neuroscientific fields.
The journal welcomes submissions across a broad range of thematic areas, including but not limited to:
Clinical & Abnormal Psychology
- Diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of mental disorders
- Behavioral, emotional, and cognitive dysfunctions
- Psychopathology across the lifespan
- Therapeutic interventions, psychotherapy models, and outcome evaluations
Cognitive & Experimental Psychology
- Attention, perception, memory, decision-making, and learning processes
- Neurocognitive function, brain-behavior relationships, and executive functioning
- Experimental behavioral research and cognitive modeling
- Emotion regulation, motivation, and psychological processing
Counseling, Health & Positive Psychology
- Counseling approaches, mental health counseling, and psychotherapeutic practices
- Stress, coping, resilience, and well-being
- Health psychology, behavioral medicine, and mind-body interaction
- Positive psychology interventions, life satisfaction, and strengths-based models
Psychiatry & Neuropsychiatric Sciences
- Psychiatric diagnostics, pharmacotherapy, and treatment research
- Neurodevelopmental, mood, anxiety, psychotic, and personality disorders
- Neurobiological mechanisms and biomarkers associated with psychiatric conditions
- Psychopharmacology, neuropsychiatric research, and translational mental health
Social, Developmental & Educational Psychology
- Human development across childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging
- Social behavior, group dynamics, interpersonal relationships, and identity formation
- Educational psychology, learning environments, and academic performance
- Influence of culture, society, and environment on psychological well-being
Forensic, Industrial & Applied Psychology
- Forensic assessments, criminal behavior, and legal psychology
- Workplace behavior, organizational psychology, leadership, and motivation
- Human factors, ergonomics, and performance research
- Applied psychological science for real-world research and practice
Mental Health Policy, Ethics & Community Psychology
- Public mental health, mental-healthcare systems, and policy development
- Community psychology, social support networks, and rehabilitation
- Stigma, ethics, and rights-based approaches in mental health
- Global mental health and culturally responsive care models
Computational, AI-Based & Quantitative Psychology
- Statistical modeling, psychometrics, scale development, and assessment tools
- AI and machine-learning applications in psychological research, assessment, and behavior analysis
- Big-data psychology, digital mental-health tools, and technology-assisted interventions
- Computational simulations and advanced analytical methods
Emerging, Interdisciplinary & Integrative Approaches
- Integrative psychiatry, mind-body approaches, and related interdisciplinary research
- Cross-disciplinary studies connecting psychology with medicine, neuroscience, sociology, and related fields
- Digital mental health, telepsychiatry, and virtual interventions
- Ethical, social, and global considerations in mental health research
Trauma, Crisis & Rehabilitation Psychology
- Trauma-informed care, post-traumatic stress disorder, and acute stress reactions
- Crisis intervention, disaster psychology, and emergency mental-health response
- Rehabilitation psychology, recovery models, and reintegration support
- Grief, loss, and long-term psychological adaptation
Cultural, Cross-Cultural & Global Psychology
- Cultural influences on mental health, behavior, and cognition
- Cross-cultural assessment and culturally adapted therapeutic approaches
- Indigenous psychology and multicultural mental-health practices
- Global mental-health disparities and international behavioral research
Child, Adolescent & Family Mental Health
- Developmental disorders, childhood trauma, and behavioral challenges
- Adolescent mental health, identity formation, and risk behaviors
- Parenting styles, family dynamics, and intergenerational influences
- Early intervention strategies and school-based mental-health programs
Addiction, Behavioral Disorders & Habit Science
- Substance use disorders, dependence, and rehabilitation approaches
- Behavioral addictions, including gaming, gambling, internet, and social media use
- Habit formation, impulse control, and reward mechanisms
- Prevention, relapse management, and psychosocial interventions
Personality, Emotion & Individual Differences
- Personality assessment, trait models, and temperament theories
- Emotional intelligence, affective neuroscience, and affect regulation
- Individual psychological differences influencing behavior and performance
- Personality disorders, identity disturbance, and self-concept
Sleep, Biological Rhythms & Behavioral Health
- Sleep disorders, insomnia, and circadian rhythm disruptions
- Relationships between sleep, mental health, and cognitive functioning
- Biological rhythms, fatigue, and stress physiology
- Behavioral interventions related to sleep and behavioral health
Digital Psychology & Human-Technology Interaction
- Social media behavior, digital dependency, and cyberpsychology
- Human-computer interaction, virtual environments, and psychological effects
- Mental-health applications, digital therapeutics, and technology-assisted interventions
- VR/AR interventions, remote assessments, and telepsychology
Advanced Assessment, Diagnostics & Measurement
- Scale development, psychometric validation, and diagnostic methods
- Neuropsychological assessment, test batteries, and functional evaluations
- Biomarkers, brain imaging, and computerized assessment tools
- Precision psychiatry and personalized psychological assessment
Behavioral Economics, Decision Science & Human Rationality
- Judgment, decision-making, biases, and heuristics
- Behavioral economics models applied to mental-health and behavioral research
- Risk perception, motivation, and human decision processes
- Cognitive and emotional factors influencing real-world decisions
Educational & Digital Psychology
- Social media use, student engagement, and learning
- Social media, attention, and classroom engagement
- Digital distraction and digital support in educational settings
- Patterns of social media use and psychological effects on student participation
Substance Use Behaviour, Addiction Psychology & Community Mental Health
- Psychosocial determinants of substance use and risk behavior
- Decision-making processes in substance use and drug-seeking behavior
- Risk perception, stress coping mechanisms, and substance-use motivation
- Peer influence, social learning, and behavioral factors associated with addiction
- Access to prescription medicines and behavioral responses to drug availability
The journal welcomes interdisciplinary research connecting psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience, medicine, public health, education, sociology, technology, and related fields where such integration is relevant to the research question.
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