NMC Approved Psychiatry And Mental Health Journals List: 2026

So, you’re a psychiatry and mental health 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 psychiatry and mental health 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 psychiatry and mental health 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 psychiatry and mental health journals, see the list below.




Journal Name Publisher Impact Factor
International Journal of Mental Health Taylor & Francis
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Springer Nature
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Tech Science Press
International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research John Wiley & Sons
International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology Oxford University Press
International Journal of Prison Health Emerald Publishing
International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice Taylor & Francis
International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine SAGE
International Journal of Psychoanalysis Taylor & Francis
International Journal of School Health Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
International Journal of Social Psychiatry SAGE
International Journal of Systemic Therapy Taylor & Francis
International Journal on Disability and Human Development Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
International Psychogeriatrics Elsevier
International Review of Psychiatry Taylor & Francis
Intervention Wolters Kluwer Health
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Brieflands
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology Iran University of Medical Sciences
Iranian Rehabilitation Journal University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine Cambridge University Press
JAMA Psychiatry American Medical Association 25.8
Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria Editora Cientifica Nacional Ltda
Journal fur Neurologie, Neurochirurgie und Psychiatrie Krause und Pachernegg GmbH
Journal of Addiction Medicine Wolters Kluwer Health
Journal of Addictions Nursing Wolters Kluwer Health
Journal of Addictive Diseases Taylor & Francis
Journal of Adolescence John Wiley & Sons
Journal of Adolescent Health Elsevier
Journal of Affective Disorders Elsevier
Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma Taylor & Francis
Journal of Alzheimers Disease SAGE
Journal of Anxiety Disorders Elsevier
Journal of Applied School Psychology Taylor & Francis
Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry Elsevier
Journal of Behavioral Addictions Akademiai Kiado
Journal of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy Elsevier
Journal of Behavioral Medicine Springer Nature
Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Taylor & Francis
Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing John Wiley & Sons
Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology SAGE
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines John Wiley & Sons
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 Psychiatry Physicians Postgraduate Press Inc.
Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology Wolters Kluwer Health
Journal of Cognition and Development Taylor & Francis
Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy Springer Publishing Company
Journal of College Student Mental Health Taylor & Francis
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology American Psychological Association

Why NMC-Approved Psychiatry And Mental Health 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 Psychiatry And Mental Health 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 psychiatry and mental health subject.
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