Journal of Mental Health Research and Innovation

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Open Access Peer-Reviewed Bi-Annual (Two issues per year) +44 7308 310293
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10-25 Days
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Editorial Board

Shmuel Sam Vaknin
Editor-in-Chief

Shmuel Sam Vaknin (PhD)

Professor

Department of Psychology, CIAPS Commonwealth Institute of Advanced Professional Studies

United Kingdom

Nevin Fayez
Editor-in-Chief

Nevin Fayez (PhD)

Professor

Department of Psychiatry, North Area Armed Forces Hospital (NAAFH)

Saudi Arabia

Dr Zhou Zhi Dong
Editor-Member

Dr Zhou Zhi Dong (MBBS)

Professor

Department of Neuroscience, Duke-NUS Medical School

Singapore

Merve Bat Tonkus
Editor-Member

Merve Bat Tonkus (PhD)

Assistant Professor

Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University

Turkey

Wilson Alexander Zambrano Velez
Editor-Member

Wilson Alexander Zambrano Velez (MSc)

Assistant Professor

Department of Psychology, Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena (UPSE)

Ecuador

Giuseppe Lanza
Editor-Member

Giuseppe Lanza (PhD)

Professor

Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, University of Catania

Italy

Mohammad Abu-Hegazy
Editor-Member

Mohammad Abu-Hegazy (MD, PhD, FAAN)

Professor

Department of Neurology, Mansoura University

Egypt

Rogers Namwiyiri
Editor-Member

Rogers Namwiyiri (PhD)

Professor

Department of Psychology, Makerere University

Uganda

About the Journal

Overview

Journal of Mental Health Research and Innovation (JMRI) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research, reviews, clinical studies, and innovative perspectives that advance the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders. The journal serves as a global platform for psychiatrists, psychologists, neuroscientists, mental health professionals, researchers, educators, and policymakers to share knowledge and promote evidence-based mental healthcare.

The journal covers a broad spectrum of topics including psychiatry, clinical psychology, psychotherapy, behavioral sciences, neuropsychiatry, cognitive neuroscience, mental health nursing, child and adolescent mental health, geriatric psychiatry, addiction and substance use disorders, stress management, trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, and community mental health. It welcomes original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case reports, short communications, clinical studies, and innovative approaches that contribute to improving mental health outcomes and patient care.

Our editorial board comprises experienced experts from diverse mental health disciplines, ensuring a transparent, rigorous, and unbiased peer-review process. Each manuscript is evaluated for scientific quality, originality, ethical standards, and clinical relevance. The journal is committed to supporting researchers and healthcare professionals by disseminating timely, accessible, and impactful research. All published articles are freely available online, promoting global visibility, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the advancement of mental health research and innovation worldwide.

Editorial and Peer-Review Policy

Journal of Mental Health Research and Innovation adheres to a strict single-blind peer-review process to maintain the quality, integrity, and scientific validity of all published work.

Key features include:

  • Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts in the field, along with an academic editor.
  • Reviewers know who the authors are, but the authors remain unaware of the reviewer's identities.
  • The evaluations emphasize scientific merit, originality, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, and how well the work fits within the journal's scope.
  • Every submission goes through plagiarism checks and ethical compliance assessments before the review process begins.
  • The final decision on publication is based on the reviewer's recommendations and the editor's evaluation.

Publication Frequency & Format

This journal comes out Bi-Annual (Two issues per year). Accepted articles are made available online in both HTML and PDF formats, ensuring that scholarly work is accessible and disseminated promptly.

Open Access Policy

Journal of Mental Health Research and Innovationunder a fully open-access publishing model. All published articles are freely and immediately accessible online without subscription fees or access restrictions.

Authors retain the copyright to their published work. Articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits readers and users to read, download, copy, share, redistribute, adapt, and build upon the published material in any medium or format, including for commercial purposes, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and the source, a link to the license is provided, and any changes made are clearly indicated.

This open-access license supports the broad dissemination, responsible reuse, and global accessibility of scholarly research while ensuring appropriate recognition of the original authors.

Indexing & Archiving

Journal of Mental Health Research and Innovation is dedicated to upholding high standards with the goal of being included in reputable scientific indexing and abstracting services. The journal also ensures long-term digital preservation through recognized archives and repositories, guaranteeing permanent access and discoverability.

Manuscript Submission

Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts through the journal's Online Submission System (Submit Manuscript) or by emailing them directly to the Editorial Office at support@researchpubx.com.

Manuscripts must adhere to the journal's author guidelines regarding structure, formatting, referencing style, ethical approvals, and necessary disclosures (such as conflicts of interest and funding).

Publication Ethics & Integrity

Journal of Mental Health Research and Innovation follows internationally recognized standards for publication ethics and research integrity, which include (but are not limited to):

  • Make sure you have ethical approval.
  • Ensure informed consent and guarantee confidentiality.
  • Declare any conflicts of interest.
  • Be transparent about data availability.
  • Clarify authorship criteria and the roles of contributors.
  • Conduct anti-plagiarism checks.
  • Have a clear policy for retraction and correction.

Submit Your Manuscript

Submit your manuscript through our Online Submission System or send it as an e-mail attachment to the Editorial Office at support@researchpubx.com

Peer Review Process

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