This journal publishes research on child and adolescent mental health, including neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and ASD, and conditions like psychosis, anxiety, and depression. Studies investigate genetic and environmental factors, treatment effectiveness, and the impact of interventions on clinical and functional outcomes. The scope also includes research on sex differences in mental health presentations and outcomes, and the development of assessment tools and training programs for mental health professionals.
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
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Does the journal have a website?
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Is the ISSN verified?
1018-8827 / 1435-165X
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
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Plagiarism detection in place?
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Developmental and Educational PsychologyQ1
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthQ1
Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
PediatricsPsychiatryPsychology, Development
Scopus Categories
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthDevelopmental and Educational PsychologyPsychiatry and Mental Health
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentAttention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderAutism Spectrum Disorder ResearchMaternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and PostpartumChild Abuse and Trauma