Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry (JPPC) publishes original research articles, reviews, short communications, case studies, and technical perspectives that explore all dimensions of psychology, mental health, and psychiatric sciences. We welcome submissions across a wide 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 innovations
• 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 enhancement
• Applied psychological science for real-world problem solving

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 challenges and culturally sensitive care models

Computational, AI-Based & Quantitative Psychology

• Statistical modeling, psychometrics, scale development, and assessment tools
• AI/ML applications in psychological prediction, diagnosis, and behavior analysis
• Big-data psychology, digital mental-health tools, and technology-assisted therapy
• Computational simulations and advanced analytic methods

Emerging, Interdisciplinary & Integrative Approaches

• Integrative psychiatry, holistic practices, and mind-body interventions
• Cross-disciplinary studies connecting psychology with medicine, neuroscience, and sociology
• Innovations in digital mental health, telepsychiatry, and virtual therapies
• Ethical, social, and global considerations shaping the future of mental health sciences

Trauma, Crisis & Rehabilitation Psychology

• Trauma-informed care, PTSD, 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 models
• Indigenous psychology and multicultural mental-health practices
• Global mental-health disparities and international behavioral trends

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 therapies
• Behavioral addictions (gaming, gambling, internet, social media)
• 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, circadian rhythm disruptions
• Relationship between sleep, mental health, and cognitive functioning
• Biological rhythms, fatigue, and stress physiology
• Behavioral interventions for healthy sleep patterns

Digital Psychology & Human-Technology Interaction

• Social media behavior, digital dependency, and cyberpsychology
• Human–computer interaction, virtual environments, and psychological impact
• Mental-health apps, digital therapeutics, and technology-assisted therapy
• VR/AR interventions, remote assessments, and telepsychology

Advanced Assessment, Diagnostics & Measurement

• Scale development, psychometric validation, and diagnostic innovation
• Neuropsychological assessment, test batteries, and functional evaluations
• Biomarkers, brain imaging, and computerized diagnostic 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 outcomes
• Risk perception, motivation, and human irrationality
• Cognitive and emotional drivers of real-world decisions

Educational + Digital Psychology Alignment

• Impact of Social Media Use on Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes
• Social Media, Attention, and Classroom Engagement
• Digital Distraction or Digital Support, understanding Social Media’s Influence on Academic Engagement
• Patterns of Social Media Use and Their Psychological Effects on Student Classroom Participation