Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences publishes original research, reviews, and commentaries on the causes, distribution, and control of mental disorders in populations. The journal covers a broad range of topics, including epidemiological studies, genetic and environmental risk factors, intervention studies, and health services research. It aims to foster collaboration between clinicians, epidemiologists, geneticists, and other researchers working in the field of psychiatric sciences.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
EpidemiologyQ1
Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ1
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Psychiatry
Scopus Categories
Psychiatry and Mental HealthPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthEpidemiology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Mental Health Treatment and AccessSchizophrenia research and treatmentChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentMental Health and PsychiatrySuicide and Self-Harm StudiesPsychiatric care and mental health servicesMental Health and Patient InvolvementDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesMigration, Health and TraumaFamily Caregiving in Mental Illness