British Journal of Psychiatry
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Journal
Country
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Medicine
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Medicine (miscellaneous)
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Psychiatry and Mental Health
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Publisher
SJR 2025
2.033
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
276
Citations / Doc (2yr)
3.47
Total Docs. (latest)
307
Total Citations (3yr)
1,698
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
00071250, 14721465
Coverage
1963-2026
Journal Rank
#1,406
Subject Categories
Medicine (miscellaneous)
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Psychiatry and Mental Health
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Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
The British Journal of Psychiatry (BJPsych) is a leading international peer-reviewed journal, covering all branches of psychiatry with a particular emphasis on the clinical aspects of each topic.
Published monthly on behalf of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the journal is committed to improving the prevention, investigation, diagnosis, treatment, and care of mental illness, as well as the promotion of mental health globally.
In addition to authoritative original research papers from around the world, the journal publishes editorials, review articles, commentaries on contentious articles, short reports, a comprehensive book review section and a lively, well-informed correspondence column.
BJPsych is essential reading for psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and all professionals with an interest in mental health.
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 307 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 453 |
| Total Refs. | 8,835 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 1,698 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 278 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 3.47 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 28.78 |
| % Female | 48.4% |
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