Psychiatric Services
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
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SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
178 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Psychiatric Services, established in 1950, is published monthly by the American Psychiatric Association. The peer-reviewed journal features research reports on issues related to the delivery of mental health services, especially for people with serious mental illness in community-based treatment programs. Long known as an interdisciplinary journal, Psychiatric Services recognizes that provision of high-quality care involves collaboration among a variety of professionals, frequently working as a team. Authors of research reports published in the journal include psychiatrists, psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, drug and alcohol treatment counselors, economists, policy analysts, and professionals in related systems such as criminal justice and welfare systems. In the mental health field, the current focus on patient-centered, recovery-oriented care and on dissemination of evidence-based practices is transforming service delivery systems at all levels. Research published in Psychiatric Services contributes to this transformation.
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
PSYCHIATRY
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
PSYCHIATRY
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisPsychiatric Services (abbr: PSYCHIAT SERV, ISSN: 1075-2730) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by American Psychiatric Association in United States since 1995. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.30, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.033 (Q1), an H-index of 178.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 218 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,529 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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