Mental health stands at the forefront of global healthcare priorities, profoundly influencing individual well-being, societal productivity, and public health outcomes. Within the areas of psychology and psychiatry, mental health encompasses a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive functions that define how people experience and respond to the world around them. Growing evidence highlights the interconnectedness of mental health with physical health, neurological development, and social conditions. The Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry recognizes the critical importance of advancing research, clinical practices, and community-based interventions that address mental health challenges. By promoting innovative studies and interdisciplinary approaches, we aim to contribute to early diagnosis, effective treatment, stigma reduction, and mental health resilience across populations.
| Stage 1 |
Initial Quality & Plagiarism Check The manuscript is reviewed for journal scope, basic submission requirements, ethical compliance, and similarity/plagiarism concerns. |
| Stage 2 |
Editorial Assessment & Peer Review Manuscripts that pass the initial screening undergo editorial assessment and independent peer review in accordance with the journal's peer-review policy. |
| Stage 3 |
Revision & Editorial Decision Authors may be requested to revise their manuscript based on reviewer and editor comments. A final editorial decision is made after the required review and revision stages are completed. |
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Production & Publication Accepted manuscripts proceed to production, author proofing, final quality checks, and online publication. |
| English | Publication Language |
| Single-Blind | Peer-Review Model |
| 17% | Acceptance Rate |
| <18% | Similarity Screening Guideline |
| Open Access | Access Model |
All manuscripts undergo editorial assessment and originality screening as part of the journal's evaluation process. The acceptance rate shown is based on journal-level editorial data and may change over time. Similarity reports are assessed editorially and are not interpreted solely on the basis of a numerical similarity score.