✦ Aim

The Journal of Mental Health and Psychiatry (JMHP) is committed to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation in the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions and psychiatric disorders. Our aim is to serve as a global forum for the dissemination of high-quality, peer-reviewed research that not only deepens scientific understanding but also translates into meaningful clinical and societal impact.

By integrating perspectives from psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, social sciences, and public health, JMHP seeks to bridge the gap between research and practice. The journal promotes scholarly exchange that enhances evidence-based clinical care, shapes effective mental health policies, reduces stigma, and improves the well-being of individuals and communities worldwide.

✦ Scope

JMHP publishes cutting-edge research and scholarly contributions across the full spectrum of mental health and psychiatry. The scope includes, but is not limited to, the following domains:

1. Psychiatric Research and Clinical Practice

• Diagnosis, treatment, and management of psychiatric disorders
• Psychopharmacology, drug development, and therapeutic innovation
• Psychotherapy, counselling, and integrative approaches
• Precision psychiatry and personalized medicine

2. Neuroscience and Biological Foundations

• Neurobiology, genetics, and molecular psychiatry
• Neuroimaging and brain-behaviour relationships
• Biomarkers and translational research in psychiatry
• Neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative aspects of mental health

3. Psychological and Behavioural Sciences

• Cognitive and behavioural therapies
• Emotional regulation, stress, and resilience
• Psychopathology across the lifespan
• Personality and psychosocial dynamics in mental illness

4. Public and Global Mental Health

• Epidemiology and burden of mental health disorders
• Community mental health and primary care integration
• Stigma, cultural psychiatry, and cross-cultural perspectives
• Policy development, advocacy, and mental health legislation

5. Emerging Trends and Innovations

• Digital psychiatry, telemedicine, and mental health technologies
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning in psychiatric research
• Holistic and complementary approaches to mental well-being
• Ethical, legal, and societal issues in psychiatry and mental health

✦ Types of Contributions

JMHP welcomes a wide variety of article types to encourage multidisciplinary dialogue, including:

• Original Research Articles
• Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
• Clinical and Case Reports
• Methodological Papers
• Commentaries and Opinions
• Editorials and Special Issues

✦ Our Commitment

The journal is dedicated to ensuring inclusivity, diversity, and equity in published scholarship. JMHP encourages submissions from authors across all regions of the world, particularly those addressing underrepresented populations and global mental health challenges. We adhere to the highest ethical publishing standards and support open scientific exchange to maximize the reach and impact of every article.