Frontiers in Psychiatry Impact Factor 2025

Frontiers in Psychiatry is an open-access journal published by Frontiers Media SA, covering research in psychiatry, mental health, behavioral neuroscience, and clinical psychology. The journal publishes original research, reviews, case reports, and perspectives that advance understanding of psychiatric disorders and mental health interventions.

According to the 2026 Journal Citation Reports, Frontiers in Psychiatry holds a Journal Impact Factor of 3.8, placing it in Q2 within the PSYCHIATRY category. With over 62,000 total citations, the journal is among the most cited publications in the Frontiers portfolio.

OVERVIEWAbout Frontiers in Psychiatry Journal

Frontiers in Psychiatry publishes peer-reviewed research across the full spectrum of psychiatric and mental health sciences. The journal’s scope encompasses clinical psychiatry, behavioral neuroscience, psychopharmacology, child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, addiction medicine, and digital mental health interventions.

The editorial team is led by Field Chief Editor James Evans. The editorial board includes psychiatrists, neuroscientists, clinical psychologists, and mental health researchers from leading academic medical centers and research institutions worldwide.

IMPACT FACTORFrontiers in Psychiatry Impact Factor

The Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is calculated by dividing the number of citations received in the JCR year by the total number of citable items published in the previous two years. Frontiers in Psychiatry’s Impact Factor of 3.8 reflects substantial citation activity across its broad scope of psychiatric and mental health research.

Frontiers in Psychiatry is among the most cited journals in the Frontiers portfolio, reflecting its broad scope and the global importance of mental health research.

EDITORIALFrontiers in Psychiatry Editorial Board Members

Field Chief Editor: James Evans

The editorial board includes internationally recognized psychiatrists, neuroscientists, and mental health researchers. Board members provide expertise across clinical psychiatry, behavioral neuroscience, psychopharmacology, addiction medicine, and digital mental health. A complete list of Editorial Board members is available on the journal’s website.

PUBLICATIONFrontiers in Psychiatry Publication Fee (APC)

Frontiers in Psychiatry operates under an open-access model with tiered article processing charges based on article type:

The APC covers editorial processing, peer review administration, typesetting, online hosting, and permanent archiving. Frontiers offers partial or full waivers for authors from low-income countries.

METRICSFrontiers in Psychiatry Journal Metrics

REVIEW PROCESSFrontiers in Psychiatry Review Time

Frontiers in Psychiatry prioritizes rapid publication using single-blind peer review. The typical timeline includes:

The journal employs single-blind peer review where reviewer identities are not disclosed to authors, ensuring objective assessment of submitted manuscripts.

INDEXINGFrontiers in Psychiatry Indexed In

Frontiers in Psychiatry is indexed in major bibliographic databases including:

• Scopus
• Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE)
• SCImago Journal & Country Rank
• Web of Science
• PubMed/MEDLINE
• PsycINFO
• Google Scholar
• DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)

GUIDELINESFrontiers in Psychiatry Reference Style

Frontiers in Psychiatry accepts manuscripts using either Harvard (Author-Date) or Vancouver (Numbered) reference styles. Authors should maintain consistency throughout their manuscript.

Harvard style example:

• Journal article: Sondheimer, N., and Lindquist, S. (2000). Rnq1: an epigenetic modifier of protein function in yeast. Mol. Cell. 5, 163-172.
• Book: Cowan, W. M., Jessell, T. M., and Zipursky, S. L. (1997). Molecular and Cellular Approaches to Neural Development. New York: Oxford University Press.

Vancouver style example:

• Journal article: Sondheimer N, Lindquist S. Rnq1: an epigenetic modifier of protein function in yeast. Mol Cell (2000) 5:163-72.
• Online journal: Tahimic CGT, Wang Y, Bikle DD. Anabolic effects of IGF-1 signaling on the skeleton. Front Endocrinol (2013) 4:6. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2013.00006

Authors can download official style files from the journal website.

ABBREVIATIONFrontiers in Psychiatry Abbreviation

The ISO 4 standard abbreviation for Frontiers in Psychiatry is “Front. Psychiatry”.

ACCEPTANCEFrontiers in Psychiatry Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate of Frontiers in Psychiatry reflects the journal’s balance between editorial selectivity and inclusive access to mental health research publication. The journal considers manuscripts based on scientific validity, methodological rigor, clinical relevance, and contribution to the field. Authors should ensure their work presents clear research questions, appropriate methodologies, and meaningful contributions to psychiatric science.

SUBMISSIONFrontiers in Psychiatry Submission Guidelines

Authors submitting to Frontiers in Psychiatry should:

1. Ensure the manuscript falls within the journal’s scope covering psychiatry, mental health, and behavioral neuroscience
2. Follow Frontiers formatting guidelines (Harvard or Vancouver reference style)
3. Prepare manuscripts using the journal’s LaTeX or Word templates
4. Include all required sections: structured abstract, keywords, introduction, methods, results, discussion
5. Disclose all competing interests and funding sources
6. Provide ethical approval statements and informed consent documentation where applicable
7. Include clinical trial registration numbers for intervention studies

Submissions are accepted through the Frontiers online submission system. Authors can track manuscript status throughout the peer review process.

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