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
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine SAGE
Infant Observation Taylor & Francis
Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Editorial Salud Ciencia y Tecnologia
International Forum of Psychoanalysis Taylor & Francis
International Journal of Art Therapy Inscape Taylor & Francis
International Journal of Behavioral Sciences Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences
International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis Taylor & Francis
International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology Elsevier
International Journal of Group Psychotherapy Taylor & Francis
International Journal of High Risk Behaviors and Addiction Brieflands
International Journal of Play Therapy American Psychological Association
International Journal of Psychoanalysis Taylor & Francis
International Journal of Psychology and Psychological Therapy Asociación de Análisis del Comportamiento
International Journal of Systemic Therapy Taylor & Francis
International Perspectives in Psychology Research, Practice, Consultation Hogrefe Publishers
International Psychogeriatrics Elsevier
Intervention Wolters Kluwer Health
Intervention in School and Clinic SAGE
Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology Iran University of Medical Sciences
Journal of Addictions and Offender Counseling John Wiley & Sons
Journal of Addictive Diseases Taylor & Francis
Journal of Affective Disorders Elsevier
Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma Taylor & Francis
Journal of Alzheimers Disease SAGE
Journal of Analytical Psychology John Wiley & Sons
Journal of Anxiety Disorders Elsevier
Journal of Applied Arts and Health Intellect Publishers
Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition Society for Applied Research in Memory and Cognition
Journal of Army Medical University Editorial Office of Journal of Third Military Medical University
Journal of Attention Disorders SAGE
Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry Elsevier
Journal of Behavioral Addictions Akademiai Kiado
Journal of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy Elsevier
Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Taylor & Francis
Journal of Child Psychotherapy Taylor & Francis
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse Research, Treatment, and Program Innovations for Victims, Suvivors, and Offenders Taylor & Francis
Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology Taylor & Francis
Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Taylor & Francis
Journal of Clinical Psychology John Wiley & Sons
Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings Springer Nature
Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy Springer Publishing Company
Journal of College Student Mental Health Taylor & Francis
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology American Psychological Association
Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy Springer Nature
Journal of Counseling Psychology American Psychological Association
Journal of Creativity in Mental Health Taylor & Francis
Journal of Drug and Alcohol Research Ashdin Publishing
Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders SAGE
Journal of Evidence Based Psychotherapies Cluj University Press

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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