STRATI Journal of Mental Health and Psychiatry

The journal aims to:

• Promote rigorous scientific research and clinical practice in mental health and psychiatry.
• Facilitate dissemination of evidence-based interventions, epidemiological studies, and translational research.
• Support interdisciplinary collaboration integrating neuroscience, psychology, social sciences, and public health.
• Encourage discussion on mental health policy, stigma reduction, and mental health systems strengthening.
• Provide a forum for advancing mental health awareness, advocacy, and human rights.

The scope includes but is not limited to:

• Epidemiology and etiology of mental disorders.
• Psychiatric assessment and diagnostic innovations.
• Psychopharmacology and psychotherapy.
• Child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric psychiatry.
• Neuropsychiatry and cognitive disorders.
• Community mental health and rehabilitation.
• Mental health policy and service delivery.
• Stigma, discrimination, and human rights in mental health.

Detailed Themes

The journal welcomes manuscripts on a broad range of topics including but not limited to:

Epidemiology and Etiology of Mental Disorders

• Prevalence and risk factors of psychiatric conditions
• Genetic, environmental, and psychosocial determinants
• Comorbidity with physical illnesses
• Cross-cultural studies of mental health

Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnostic Innovations

• Diagnostic criteria and classification systems
• Neuroimaging and biomarkers
• Psychological testing and assessment tools
• Early detection and screening methods

Psychopharmacology and Psychotherapy

• Medication management and clinical trials
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy and other evidence-based therapies
• Emerging therapeutic modalities
• Integration of pharmacological and psychosocial treatments

Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric Psychiatry

• Developmental psychopathology
• Adolescent mental health challenges
• Adult psychiatric disorders and treatment approaches
• Mental health issues in aging populations

Neuropsychiatry and Cognitive Disorders

• Neurodegenerative diseases and dementia
• Traumatic brain injury and neuropsychiatric sequelae
• Neurodevelopmental disorders
• Cognitive rehabilitation and therapies

Community Mental Health and Rehabilitation

• Mental health promotion and prevention programs
• Community-based mental health services
• Psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery models
• Role of caregivers and support systems

Mental Health Policy and Service Delivery

• Health system integration and mental health financing
• Access to care and service utilization
• Mental health workforce development
• Global mental health initiatives and programs

Stigma, Discrimination, and Human Rights in Mental Health

• Social attitudes and stigma reduction strategies
• Legal frameworks and rights-based approaches
• Advocacy and empowerment of people with mental illness
• Intersectionality and vulnerable populations

Send your paper to Email: strat.institute@gmail.com