BJPsych International is an official journal of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. It publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of psychiatry and mental health. The journal aims to provide a platform for clinicians and researchers to share their work and to promote the exchange of ideas and best practice. BJPsych International is published quarterly and is available online and in print. The journal is indexed in major databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. BJPsych International is committed to promoting open access and making its content freely available to all.
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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Psychiatry
Scopus Categories
Psychiatry and Mental Health
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Mental Health Treatment and AccessDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesMigration, Health and TraumaPsychiatric care and mental health servicesLegal case studies and regulationsChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentHealthcare Decision-Making and RestraintsChild and Adolescent HealthMental Health and PsychiatryFamily Caregiving in Mental Illness