Aim
The International Journal of Research in Mental Health Nursing (IJRMHN) aims to provide an international platform for the publication and dissemination of high-quality, peer-reviewed research that advances knowledge and practice in mental health nursing and psychiatric healthcare. The journal seeks to promote evidence-based mental health care, advance understanding of mental health conditions, encourage innovative nursing interventions, improve psychological well-being and patient outcomes, and foster collaboration among mental health nurses, researchers, academicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, and healthcare professionals worldwide.
Scope
The International Journal of Research in Mental Health Nursing (IJRMHN) publishes original research articles, review articles, short communications, case reports, and other scholarly contributions related to mental health nursing, psychiatric nursing, psychological well-being, and behavioral healthcare. The journal aims to improve the quality of mental health services through evidence-based nursing practice, innovative therapeutic approaches, patient-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research addressing contemporary challenges in mental health promotion, illness prevention, treatment, and recovery.
The journal covers, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Mental Health Nursing and Psychiatric Nursing
- Psychiatric Assessment and Mental Health Evaluation
- Psychological Well-Being and Emotional Health
- Depression, Anxiety, and Mood Disorders
- Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder and Personality Disorders
- Substance Use Disorders and Addiction Nursing
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing
- Geriatric Mental Health and Dementia Care
- Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery-Oriented Care
- Therapeutic Communication and Nurse-Patient Relationships
- Psychopharmacology and Medication Management in Mental Health
- Community Mental Health Nursing and Mental Health Promotion
- Stress Management, Resilience, and Coping Strategies
- Trauma-Informed Care and Psychological Support
- Psychiatric Emergencies and Crisis Management
- Human Rights, Ethics, and Legal Issues in Mental Healthcare
- Stigma, Discrimination, and Mental Health Awareness
- Family Interventions and Caregiver Support
- Occupational Stress, Burnout, and Mental Health of Healthcare Professionals
- Evidence-Based Practice and Innovations in Mental Health Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing Education and Clinical Training
- Digital Mental Health, Telepsychiatry, and E-Mental Health Services
- Research Methodology and Clinical Studies in Mental Health Nursing
- Mental Health Policy, Service Delivery, and Healthcare Management
IJRMHN welcomes interdisciplinary research integrating mental health nursing with psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience, public health, social work, behavioral sciences, and healthcare management. The journal encourages studies that strengthen mental health nursing practice, improve access to mental healthcare, promote recovery and social inclusion, and address emerging challenges in mental health across diverse populations and healthcare settings worldwide.
IJRMHN is published quarterly, in the last week of March, June, September, and December, from Raipur, India.