Aim & Scope
Psychiatry and Psychological Disorders welcomes submissions across a broad spectrum of topics within the realms of psychiatry, psychology, and related disciplines. Our aim is to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers and practitioners to explore and disseminate knowledge on all aspects of mental health, including but not limited to:
- Etiology and Pathogenesis: Understanding the biological, psychological, and environmental factors contributing to the development of psychiatric disorders.
- Diagnosis and Assessment: Advances in diagnostic criteria, assessment tools, and screening methods for psychiatric and psychological disorders across the lifespan.
- Treatment Modalities: Evaluation of pharmacological interventions, psychotherapeutic approaches, and alternative treatments for various mental health conditions.
- Prevention and Early Intervention: Strategies for preventing mental illness, promoting mental well-being, and intervening early to mitigate the progression of psychiatric disorders.
- Neuroscience and Brain Imaging: Insights from neuroimaging, neurophysiology, and neuroscience research elucidating the neural correlates of psychiatric disorders and their implications for treatment.
- Comorbidity and Co-occurring Conditions: Understanding the complex interplay between psychiatric disorders and medical conditions, substance use disorders, and developmental disorders.
- Psychosocial Factors: Exploring the role of social determinants, cultural factors, family dynamics, and interpersonal relationships in the onset, course, and outcome of mental illness.
- Global Mental Health: Addressing disparities in access to mental health care, culturally sensitive interventions, and the impact of social justice issues on mental well-being worldwide.
- Digital Health and Telepsychiatry: Innovations in technology-enabled interventions, mobile health applications, and telepsychiatry platforms for delivering mental health services remotely.
- Mental Health Policy and Advocacy: Examining policies, legislation, and advocacy efforts aimed at improving mental health services, reducing stigma, and promoting equity in mental health care delivery.
We invite researchers, clinicians, educators, policymakers, and other stakeholders to contribute their original research, critical reviews, and perspectives to Psychiatry and Psychological Disorders. Our journal is dedicated to fostering collaboration and interdisciplinary exchange to advance the field of mental health and improve outcomes for individuals affected by psychiatric and psychological disorders.
