NMC Approved Clinical Psychology Journals List: 2026

So, you’re a clinical psychology professional eager to stay updated with the latest research and trends?

Well, look no further! We’ve got you covered with a list of NMC-approved clinical psychology journals that are sure to quench your thirst for knowledge.

These journals are recognized under National Medical Commission (NMC) for their high quality, reliability, and relevance to the clinical psychology field.

Whether you’re a researcher or an author, these publications offer valuable insights, expert opinions, and groundbreaking studies that can enhance your practice and contribute to the advancement of the sector.

For the most recent list of NMC-approved clinical psychology journals, see the list below.




Journal Name Publisher Impact Factor
Addiction Science and Clinical Practice Springer Nature
Addictive Behaviors Elsevier
Advances in Cognitive Psychology VIZJA University
Adversity and Resilience Science Springer Nature
Affective Science Springer Nature
Aggression and Violent Behavior Elsevier
Alcohol Research Current Reviews National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders Wolters Kluwer Health
American Journal of Alzheimers Disease and other Dementias SAGE
American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Taylor & Francis
American Journal of Family Therapy Taylor & Francis
American Journal of Psychoanalysis Springer Nature
American Journal of Psychotherapy American Psychiatric Association
American Journal on Addictions John Wiley & Sons
Annual Review of Clinical Psychology Annual Reviews 18.4
Anxiety, Stress and Coping Taylor & Francis
Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology Oxford University Press
Archives of Mental Health Wolters Kluwer Health
Archives of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Polish Psychiatric Association
Archives of Psychiatry Research Dr. Mladen Stojanovic University Hospital
Archives of Suicide Research Taylor & Francis
Art Therapy Taylor & Francis
Arteterapia Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Arts in Psychotherapy Elsevier
Assessment SAGE
Avances en Psicologia Latinoamericana Universidad del Rosario
Behavior Modification SAGE
Behavior Therapy Elsevier
Behavioral Disorders SAGE
Behavioral Interventions John Wiley & Sons
Behavioral Sciences and the Law John Wiley & Sons
Behaviormetrika Springer Nature
Behaviour Research and Therapy Elsevier
Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy Cambridge University Press
Beyond Behavior SAGE
Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy Taylor & Francis
British Journal of Clinical Psychology John Wiley & Sons
British Journal of Psychotherapy John Wiley & Sons
Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic Guilford Publications
Cahiers Critiques de Therapie Familiale et de Pratiques de Reseaux De Boeck
Cahiers de Psychologie Clinique De Boeck
Child and Family Behavior Therapy Taylor & Francis
Child Language Teaching and Therapy SAGE
Childrens Health Care Taylor & Francis
Chinese Journal of Psychiatry Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co.Ltd
Clinica y Salud Colegio Oficial de la Psicologia de Madrid
Clinical Case Studies SAGE
Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review Springer Nature
Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry SAGE
Clinical Gerontologist Taylor & Francis

Why NMC-Approved Clinical Psychology Journals?

  • Promotion eligibility: Indian medical college faculty must publish in NMC-recognized journals for promotions (Assistant Professor → Associate Professor → Professor).
  • Postgraduate seat sanctioning: Departments need NMC-recognized publications for MD/MS/DM/MCh seat allocation.
  • Trust signal: NMC-recognized journals follow ethical standards and credible peer review.
  • Indexing: All NMC-approved journals appear in at least one of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, or DOAJ.

Tips for Submitting to NMC-Approved Clinical Psychology Journals

  1. Verify indexing on the journal’s page before submission.
  2. Match scope — read 5 recent papers in your target journal.
  3. Avoid predatory journals mimicking NMC-approved names.
  4. Check turnaround time if you have grant or thesis deadlines.
  5. Use our Advanced Journal Finder to filter by Scopus/PubMed/WOS for your clinical psychology subject.
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