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Issues in Mental Health Nursing
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Issues in Mental Health Nursing

0161-2840

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/imhn20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 1014 26 26 5

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 62
Documents by Best Scientists*: 146
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 74
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.645
Impact Factor: 1.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Issues in Mental Health Nursing?

The primary areas of discussion in Issues in Mental Health Nursing are Psychiatry, Mental health, Nursing, Clinical psychology and MEDLINE. The research on Psychiatry featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Social support, Injury prevention and Suicide prevention. Suicide prevention research presented is mostly focused on the subject of Domestic violence.

The concepts on Mental health presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Psychological intervention, Qualitative research and Social psychology. The studies in Nursing featured incorporate elements of Health care and Family medicine. In Issues in Mental Health Nursing, Intervention (counseling), Young adult and Anxiety are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Clinical psychology research.

The work on Medical emergency tackled in it brings together disciplines like Occupational safety and health and Human factors and ergonomics.

  • Psychiatry (33.30%)
  • Mental health (29.50%)
  • Nursing (25.70%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • STIGMA: BARRIER TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE AMONG ETHNIC MINORITIES (391 citations)
  • The Relationship among Young Adult College Students’ Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Demographics, Life Satisfaction, and Coping Styles (303 citations)
  • Families Living with Severe Mental Illness: A Literature Review (283 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Issues in Mental Health Nursing:

The journal articles generally zeroe in on subjects such as Clinical psychology, Mental health, Psychiatry, Nursing and Suicide prevention. The journal papers explore topics in Mental health which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Psychological intervention and Quality of life (healthcare). In addition to Psychiatry research, the journal publications aim to explore topics under Social support, Interpersonal relationship and MEDLINE.

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

  • Law
  • Internal medicine
  • World War II

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The topics of MEDLINE, Mental health, Psychiatry, Nursing and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are the focal point of discussions in Issues in Mental Health Nursing. While MEDLINE is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Psychological intervention, Public health, Gerontology and Clinical psychology. While it focused on Clinical psychology, it was also able to explore topics like Cognition and Depression (differential diagnoses).

Topics in Mental health explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Context (language use), Health care, Medical education, Qualitative research and Content analysis. It explores issues in Psychiatry which can be linked to other research areas like Disease and Inpatient care. Topics in Nursing were tackled in line with various other fields like Service user, Harm and Health professionals.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Pandemic-Specific Factors Related to Generalized Anxiety Disorder during the Initial COVID-19 Protocols in the United States. (3 citations)
  • Stress in the Age of COVID-19 (3 citations)
  • The Effects of Virtual Simulation on Undergraduate Nursing Students' Mental Health Literacy: A Prospective Cohort Study. (3 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 Issues in Mental Health Nursing (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Sandra P. Thomas (238 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Jacquelyn H. Flaskerud (141 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Michelle Cleary (122 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Brenda Happell (72 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition,
  • Lora Humphrey Beebe (58 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous 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 Issues in Mental Health Nursing (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Tennessee (209 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of California, Los Angeles (160 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • RMIT University (86 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (66 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Texas at Austin (64 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous 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, 4.89% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 33.14% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.57% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.71% of all publications and 44.57% 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.

Career Opportunities in Mental Health Nursing

While mental health nursing can be a challenging field, it is also one that offers a wide variety of career opportunities. Those with a passion for helping others and an interest in the complexities of the human mind can find rewarding work in this sector. Opportunities abound in a range of settings from hospitals and clinics to schools and community health centers.

One promising career path in this field is becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). A BCBA specializes in understanding and changing behavior, making them particularly effective in dealing with patients struggling with psychological disorders. In addition, the demand for BCBAs is on the rise, providing a secure career path with growth potential.

If you are interested in pursuing this profession in the state of Nevada, you can find a detailed guide on how to become a behavior analyst in Nevada.

Overall, a career in mental health nursing not only offers job security and a chance for professional growth but also the invaluable reward of making a significant difference in people's lives.

Top Publications

  • Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and Gaming Disorder among Chinese University Students: Impulsivity and Game Time as Mediators.

    Li Li;Mark D. Griffiths;Zhimin Niu;Songli Mei

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • Perceptions of Workplace Violence and Workplace Stress: A Mixed Methods Study of Trauma among Psychiatric Workers

    N Zoe Hilton;N Zoe Hilton;Rosemary Ricciardelli;James Shewmake;Nicole C Rodrigues

    (2021)
    6 Citations
  • The Model for Understanding Inpatient Aggression: A Version for Mental Health Nurses Working in Prisons.

    Tessa Maguire;Andrew Carroll;Brian McKenna;Brian McKenna;Courtney Dunn

    (2021)
    6 Citations
  • History of “Serve and Return” and a Synthesis of the Literature on Its Impacts on Children’s Health and Development

    (2023)
    6 Citations
  • Feasibility and Patient Experiences of Method of Levels Therapy in an Acute Mental Health Inpatient Setting

    Hannah Jenkins;Jordan Reid;Claire Williams;Sara Tai

    (2020)
    5 Citations
  • Screening for Gambling Disorder in VA Primary Care Behavioral Health: A Pilot Study.

    Shane W Kraus;Marc N Potenza;Tu Ngo;Kendra Pugh

    (2020)
    5 Citations
  • Family Stress, Well-Being and Hope for the Future When Supporting a Relative with AOD Misuse: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

    Terence V. McCann;John Stephenson;Dan I. Lubman

    (2020)
    5 Citations
  • Motivational Interviewing: Reconciling Recovery-Focused Care and Mental Health Nursing Practice.

    Antony Mullen;Sophie Isobel;Karen Flanagan;Kylie Key

    (2020)
    4 Citations
  • Anxiety Sensitivity and Panic Disorder: Evaluation of the Impact of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy.

    Andressa da Silva Behenck;Ana Cristina Wesner;Luciano Santos Pinto Guimaraes;Gisele Gus Manfro

    (2021)
    4 Citations
  • Planning for Change: Co-Designing Implementation Strategies to Improve the Use of Sensory Approaches in an Acute Psychiatric Unit

    (2023)
    4 Citations

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