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
Journal of Family Therapy John Wiley & Sons
Journal of Family Trauma, Child Custody and Child Development Taylor & Francis
Journal of Family Violence Springer Nature
Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology Taylor & Francis
Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health Taylor & Francis
Journal of Genetic Psychology Taylor & Francis
Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy Taylor & Francis
Journal of Infant, Child, and Adolescent Psychotherapy Taylor & Francis
Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour Emerald Publishing
Journal of Interpersonal Violence SAGE
Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling Taylor & Francis
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy John Wiley & Sons
Journal of Muslim Mental Health Michigan Publishing
Journal of Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders Elsevier
Journal of Personality Assessment Taylor & Francis
Journal of Personality Disorders Guilford Publications
Journal of Poetry Therapy Taylor & Francis
Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment SAGE
Journal of Psychological Science Chinese Psycholocial Society
Journal of Psychopathology Pacini Editore Srl
Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment Springer Nature
Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science American Psychological Association
Journal of Psychosexual Health SAGE
Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health Springer Nature
Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology Taylor & Francis
Journal of Psychosomatic Research Elsevier
Journal of Psychotherapy Integration American Psychological Association
Journal of Rational Emotive and Cognitive Behavior Therapy Springer Nature
Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy Taylor & Francis
Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology Guilford Publications
Journal of the Academy of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Elsevier
Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association SAGE
Journal of the Association for Music and Imagery Association for Music and Imagery
Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society Cambridge University Press
Journal of Trauma and Dissociation Taylor & Francis
Journal of Traumatic Stress John Wiley & Sons
Kairos Slovenian Umbrella Association for Psychotherapy
Lomonosov Psychology Journal Lomonosov Moscow State University
Medicina Paliativa Sociedad Espanola de Cuidados Paliativos
Medico Biological and Socio Psychological Issues of Safety in Emergency Situations Nikiforov Russian Center of Emergency and Radiation Medicine, EMERCOM of Russia
Mental Health, Religion and Culture Taylor & Francis
Neuropsychiatrie Springer Nature
Nevrologiya, Neiropsikhiatriya, Psikhosomatika Ima-Press Publishing House
Obozrenie Psihiatrii i Medicinskoj Psihologii Imeni V M Bekhtereva FSBI V M Bekhterev National Research Medical Center for Psychiatry and Neurology of of the Russian Federation Ministry of Health
Palliative and Supportive Care Cambridge University Press
Partner Abuse Springer Publishing Company
Person Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies Taylor & Francis
Personality Disorders Theory, Research, and Treatment American Psychological Association
Personalized Medicine in Psychiatry Elsevier
Perspectives on Behavior Science Springer Nature

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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