Nature Mental Health publishes research on the biological and social determinants of mental health. Articles investigate the neurobiological underpinnings of psychiatric disorders, including genetic and immune system associations, and the functional connectivity in conditions like autism. The journal also explores the impact of social factors, such as gender norms and socioeconomic status, on mental well-being, and examines treatment effectiveness for conditions like bipolar disorder and ADHD.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Biological PsychiatryQ1
Molecular MedicineQ1
Neuroscience (miscellaneous)Q1
Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Psychiatry
Scopus Categories
Molecular MedicineNeuroscience (miscellaneous)Biological PsychiatryPsychiatry and Mental Health
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Functional Brain Connectivity StudiesMental Health Research TopicsHealth, Environment, Cognitive AgingChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentTryptophan and brain disordersSchizophrenia research and treatmentHealth disparities and outcomesDigital Mental Health InterventionsMental Health Treatment and AccessSuicide and Self-Harm Studies