This journal publishes research on child and adolescent psychology and psychiatry, focusing on mental health and development. It examines the associations between mental disorders, developmental factors like puberty and age at onset, and outcomes such as school achievement. The journal also investigates the effectiveness of interventions, including family-based and literacy programs, and explores the impact of environmental factors, genetic predispositions, and biological influences on mental health and cognitive performance. Research spans diverse populations and settings, with an emphasis on understanding risk and protective factors for various psychological and behavioral issues.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Developmental and Educational PsychologyQ1
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthQ1
Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
PsychiatryPsychologyPsychology, Development
Scopus Categories
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthDevelopmental and Educational PsychologyPsychiatry and Mental Health
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentAutism Spectrum Disorder ResearchAttention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderEarly Childhood Education and DevelopmentFamily and Disability Support Research