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Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health
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Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 513 25 42 14

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 46
Documents by Best Scientists*: 69
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 61
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.589
Impact Factor: N/A

Overview

Top Research Topics at Clinical Practice & Epidemiology in Mental Health?

Clinical Practice & Epidemiology in Mental Health investigates studies in Psychiatry, Clinical psychology, Epidemiology, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Mental health. Psychiatry research discussed connects with the study of Internal medicine. While it focused on Clinical psychology, it was also able to explore topics like Reliability (statistics) and Cognition.

The journal focuses on Epidemiology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Alternative medicine, Rehabilitation, Pediatrics and MEDLINE. The studies on Depression (differential diagnoses) discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Quality of life, Disease and Rating scale. Aside from investigating topics in Mental illness under Mental health, Clinical Practice & Epidemiology in Mental Health also explores concepts in Suicide prevention.

Studies on Anxiety discussed in it link to the field of Comorbidity. The study on Bipolar disorder presented in it intersects with subjects under the field of Mood disorders.

  • Psychiatry (56.18%)
  • Clinical psychology (29.44%)
  • Epidemiology (24.49%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Validity and reliability of the Functioning Assessment Short Test (FAST) in bipolar disorder. (469 citations)
  • Migration and mental health in Europe (the state of the mental health in Europe working group: appendix 1) (191 citations)
  • Prevalence of diabetes, metabolic syndrome and metabolic abnormalities in schizophrenia over the course of the illness: a cross-sectional study. (179 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Clinical Practice & Epidemiology in Mental Health:

The published articles mostly deal with topics like Psychiatry, Epidemiology, Clinical psychology, Mental health and Depression (differential diagnoses). In addition to Psychiatry research, the most cited articles aim to explore topics under Alternative medicine and Disease. The works on Clinical psychology tackled in the journal papers bring together disciplines like Pathological, Impulse control disorder, Bipolar disorder, Cronbach's alpha and Autism.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Major depressive disorder
  • Psychiatry

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal focuses on Clinical psychology, Cross-sectional study, Internal medicine, Anxiety and Cognition. The journal explores Clinical psychology concepts, specifically Obsessive compulsive but expands to research in Fluvoxamine. The research on Cross-sectional study presented in Clinical Practice & Epidemiology in Mental Health often intersects with areas of study such as

  • Pediatrics most often made with reference to Alexithymia,
  • Workforce which is related to area like Mental health..

Clinical Practice & Epidemiology in Mental Health addresses concerns in Internal medicine which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Imipramine, Depressive symptoms and Cardiology. Clinical Practice & Epidemiology in Mental Health explores research in Anxiety alongside concepts in Ambulatory care and other areas of study in Depression (differential diagnoses) and Psychiatry. The Cognition works featured in Clinical Practice & Epidemiology in Mental Health incorporate elements from Physical therapy, Moderate exercise, Randomized controlled trial and Healthy elderly.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • In Memory of Hagop Akiskal. (2 citations)
  • Assessment of Extrapyramidal Symptoms Associated with Psychotropics Pharmacological Treatments, and Associated Risk Factors. (2 citations)
  • Managing Problematic Usage of the Internet and Related Disorders in an Era of Diagnostic Transition: An Updated Review. (1 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Clinical Practice & Epidemiology in Mental Health (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Mauro Giovanni Carta (82 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Federica Sancassiani (36 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Antonio Egidio Nardi (29 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Sergio Machado (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Maria Francesca Moro (27 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Clinical Practice & Epidemiology in Mental Health (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Cagliari (110 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 10 less than at the previous edition,
  • Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (38 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of Pisa (26 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Sapienza University of Rome (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Florence (14 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 66.67% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 33.33% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 16.67% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.67% of all publications and 33.33% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

School Psychology and its Relevance in Mental Health

One potential area of interest in mental health that is frequently overlooked is the impact of school psychologists on the mental well-being of students. School psychologists play a pivotal role in the early diagnosis and intervention of mental health issues in children and youth, providing necessary support and fostering a healthy environment for academic and personal growth. They contribute significantly towards the early detection of signs of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder among students, which are key topics in clinical practice and epidemiology of mental health.

Often, school psychologists are the first line of support for students when they are experiencing challenges, working closely with educational teams and families to provide comprehensive care. Their work in the application of learned clinical psychology principles to the school environment, their contribution to research, and their potential influence in the field of psychiatry cannot be overemphasized. Therefore, the requirement to become a school psychologist becomes of great interest for those who are passionate about mental health and youth welfare.

For more information on what it takes to enter this vital profession, please refer to our article on school psychologist education requirements in South Dakota.

Top Publications

  • Mediterranean Diet and its Benefits on Health and Mental Health: A Literature Review

    Antonio Ventriglio;Federica Sancassiani;Maria Paola Contu;Mariateresa Latorre

    (2020)
    116 Citations
  • Moderate Exercise Improves Cognitive Function in Healthy Elderly People: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial

    Mauro Giovanni Carta;Giulia Cossu;Elisa Pintus;Rosanna Zaccheddu

    (2021)
    49 Citations
  • A Qualitative Study Regarding COVID-19 Inpatient Family Caregivers’ Need for Supportive Care

    Angelo Picardi;Marco Miniotti;Paolo Leombruni;Antonella Gigantesco

    (2021)
    43 Citations
  • Defining the Optimal Threshold Scores for Adult Autism Subthreshold Spectrum (AdAS Spectrum) in Clinical and General Population.

    Liliana Dell’Osso;Claudia Carmassi;Ivan Mirko Cremone;Dario Muti

    (2020)
    38 Citations
  • Is a Genetic Variant associated with Bipolar Disorder Frequent in People without Bipolar Disorder but with Characteristics of Hyperactivity and Novelty Seeking?

    (2023)
    27 Citations
  • Development and Validation of the Questionnaire for Adaptive Hyperactivity and Goal Achievement (AHGA)

    (2023)
    26 Citations
  • Association between Type-D Personality and Affective (Anxiety, Depression, Post-traumatic Stress) Symptoms and Maladaptive Coping in Breast Cancer Patients: A Longitudinal Study

    (2021)
    21 Citations
  • Managing Problematic Usage of the Internet and Related Disorders in an Era of Diagnostic Transition: An Updated Review.

    Bernardo Dell’Osso;Bernardo Dell’Osso;Ilaria Di Bernardo;Matteo Vismara;Eleonora Piccoli

    (2021)
    21 Citations
  • PTSD and Depression in Healthcare Workers in the Italian Epicenter of the COVID-19 Outbreak

    (2021)
    20 Citations
  • Staff Perception of Respect for Human Rights of Users and Organizational Well-being: A Study in Four Different Countries of the Mediterranean Area.

    Yosra Zgueb;Antonio Preti;Alessandra Perra;Sofian El-Astal

    (2020)
    18 Citations

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