Aim

The Journal of Contemporary Mental Health is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in the field of mental health within contemporary social, cultural, clinical, and technological contexts. The journal aims to publish high-quality research that addresses evolving mental health challenges and contributes to evidence-based understanding, prevention, intervention, and policy development.

By encouraging interdisciplinary and applied research, the journal seeks to bridge the gap between theory, clinical practice, and real-world mental health settings, supporting innovation, informed decision-making, and effective mental health care and promotion.

Scope

The scope of the journal encompasses a broad spectrum of topics related to mental health and psychological well-being, including but not limited to the following areas. The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, applied studies, and scholarly discussions that reflect contemporary developments and emerging trends in mental health research and practice.

Clinical Mental Health and Psychopathology

This area includes research on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and trauma-related conditions. Studies focusing on clinical outcomes, diagnostic approaches, and treatment effectiveness are encouraged.

Psychological Therapies and Interventions

The journal publishes research on evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, integrative therapies, and culturally adapted treatment models.

Community and Public Mental Health

This section focuses on population-level mental health promotion and prevention strategies, community-based interventions, mental health literacy, and public mental health programs addressing social determinants of mental health.

Child, Adolescent, and Developmental Mental Health

Research addressing mental health across developmental stages is welcomed, including studies on emotional, behavioral, and developmental disorders in children and adolescents, school-based interventions, and family-centered mental health care.

Mental Health in Vulnerable and Marginalized Populations

The journal encourages submissions examining mental health challenges faced by vulnerable and marginalized populations, including women, older adults, migrants, refugees, individuals with disabilities, and socio-economically disadvantaged groups.

Digital Mental Health and Technology-Based Interventions

This scope includes research on digital and technology-enabled mental health solutions such as tele-mental health services, mobile health applications, online counseling platforms, and artificial intelligence-based tools for mental health assessment and care.

Occupational and Workplace Mental Health

Submissions may explore mental health in occupational settings, including workplace stress, burnout, employee well-being, organizational mental health initiatives, and intervention programs.

Cultural, Social, and Cross-Cultural Mental Health

This section examines the influence of cultural, social, and contextual factors on mental health, including stigma, cultural competence, cross-cultural assessment, and global mental health perspectives.

Mental Health Policy, Ethics, and Law

The journal welcomes scholarly work addressing mental health policy, ethical considerations, legal frameworks, human rights, and the impact of policy decisions on mental health systems and service delivery.

Positive Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being

Research focusing on resilience, coping strategies, emotional well-being, quality of life, and preventive approaches grounded in positive psychology and holistic models of mental health is encouraged.