Aims & Scope
npj Mental Health Research considers all aspects of research that aims to understand, diagnose, and treat mental health disorders, while also enhancing overall well-being, building resilience, and promoting optimal functioning at both individual and population levels.
The journal covers a broad range of topics including but not limited to:
- Public and community mental health
- Mental health services research
- Mental health policy
- Social determinants of mental health
- Psychopharmacoepidemiology
- Pathophysiology of neuropsychiatric disorders
- Basic, preclinical, and clinical research into the diagnosis and treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders
- New methodologies and technology-based interventions
The journal offers more choice to Nature Portfolio authors who are seeking a fully open-access and more inclusive platform for publishing their work. The journal is led by mental health experts who collaborate to cultivate high-quality research. As part of the npj Series, this journal focuses on fostering global partnerships with the research community and other Springer Nature journals.
