Clinical Psychological Science publishes research on psychological disorders, their risk factors, and treatment. Articles investigate the relationship between individual characteristics, social factors, and mental health outcomes. The journal also explores the role of specific psychological processes, such as emotion regulation and social comparison, in mental health and psychopathology. Research methodologies include large-scale studies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and longitudinal designs.
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Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
PsychiatryPsychologyPsychology, Clinical
Scopus Categories
Clinical Psychology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Mental Health Research TopicsAnxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive ProcessesChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentPosttraumatic Stress Disorder ResearchPersonality Disorders and PsychopathologySuicide and Self-Harm StudiesSchizophrenia research and treatmentFunctional Brain Connectivity StudiesMental Health and PsychiatryNeural and Behavioral Psychology Studies