The Journal of Mental Health and Psychiatry (JMHP) is an open access journal, ensuring that all published content is freely available to readers worldwide without subscription barriers. To sustain this model, the journal relies on Article Processing Charges (APCs), which cover the costs associated with managing, reviewing, editing, producing, and disseminating scholarly work.

We believe in maintaining transparency regarding our publication costs and ensuring that financial considerations do not compromise the quality, accessibility, or integrity of research.

1. What Do APCs Cover?

The APC ensures that every article published in JMHP undergoes a rigorous editorial and production process, including:

• Manuscript handling and peer review: Coordination of double-blind peer review, reviewer management, and editorial oversight.
• Editorial support: Guidance provided by editors, section editors, and the editorial office.
• Copyediting and formatting: Professional editing to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to journal style.
• Typesetting and proofing: Preparing articles in both web and print-ready formats, with author involvement in final proof checks.
• Digital object identifiers (DOIs): Assignment of persistent identifiers for easy citation and long-term access.
• Website hosting and archiving: Maintaining secure, open-access hosting with permanent archiving in repositories.
• Promotion and indexing: Ensuring visibility of published research through indexing services, academic search engines, and outreach initiatives.

2. APC Rates

• The Standard article processing charges are 1229 Euros and these APCs are exclusive of any applicable taxes.

Note: Charges apply only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication following peer review.

3. Payment Process

• Authors will only be asked to arrange payment after final acceptance of their manuscript.
• Payment instructions and secure online payment methods will be provided by the editorial office.
• Invoices can be issued in the name of the author, their institution, or a funding agency.

JMHP accepts a variety of payment options, including credit/debit cards, wire transfers, and institutional payments.

4. Funding and Institutional Support

Many research institutions and funding bodies provide support for APCs as part of research dissemination. Authors are encouraged to:

• Consult their university or research office regarding APC funding policies.
• Check whether their funding agency has provisions for open access publication.
• Explore national or institutional open access agreements that may cover APCs.

5. Transparency and Ethical Assurance

• APCs are used solely to support the publication process and journal development.
• Payment or inability to pay does not influence editorial decisions, which are based strictly on scientific quality and relevance.
• All published articles are immediately accessible under a Creative Commons license, ensuring broad dissemination and reuse rights.

6. Withdrawal Policy

SCICONX Publishing respects authors’ rights to request manuscript withdrawal but emphasizes that such requests should be made responsibly due to the significant time and resources invested by editors, reviewers, and the publishing team. Authors may withdraw their manuscript without penalty before peer review begins. During peer review, a valid reason—such as ethical concerns, duplication, or submission errors—must be provided. Post-acceptance withdrawal is strongly discouraged, and submitting the same manuscript to another journal without proper justification is considered unethical and may be reported. To offset editorial and processing efforts, a withdrawal fee equivalent to 40% of the Article Processing Charge (APC) may be applied for requests made after peer review starts. The Editorial Office retains the right to approve or decline withdrawal requests, particularly in cases of suspected misconduct or duplication. SCICONX encourages authors to thoroughly evaluate the journal’s scope and policies prior to submission to minimize unnecessary withdrawal requests, ensuring a smooth and ethical publishing process.

7. Queries and Assistance

For questions regarding APCs, waiver eligibility, or payment procedures, authors are encouraged to contact the editorial office at: editorialoffice@sciconx.org. Our team will provide timely assistance and guidance throughout the process.

By maintaining a fair and transparent APC structure, the Journal of Mental Health and Psychiatry reinforce its mission of making high-quality psychiatric and mental health research freely available to practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and the public worldwide.