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Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal

1095-158X

Published by: American Psychological Association

https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/prj

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 675 41 69 10
Medicine 2885 18 25 7

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 74
Documents by Best Scientists*: 100
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 78
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.661
Impact Factor: 1.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal?

The main research concerns discussed in Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal are Psychiatry, Mental health, Mental illness, Clinical psychology and PsycINFO. It explores issues in Psychiatry which can be linked to other research areas like Rehabilitation, MEDLINE and Psychotherapist. Rehabilitation research discussed connects with the study of Psychosocial.

The work on Mental health tackled in it brings together disciplines like Psychological intervention, Nursing, Applied psychology, Medical education and Social support. The work tackled in it goes beyond the discipline of Nursing as it also encompasses Health care. The studies on Social support discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Peer group and Peer support.

Concepts in Supported employment, as well as related topics in Vocational education, are covered in the Mental illness research presented in the journal. The Clinical psychology study tackling the subject of Coping (psychology) is the focus of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal. The study on PsycINFO presented in it intersects with the topics under Intervention (counseling).

  • Psychiatry (32.72%)
  • Mental health (30.64%)
  • Mental illness (22.20%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Peer Support/Peer Provided Services Underlying Processes, Benefits, and Critical Ingredients (675 citations)
  • Recovery as a journey of the heart. (575 citations)
  • An update on randomized controlled trials of evidence-based supported employment. (557 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal:

The published articles cover a variety of subjects, including Mental health, Psychiatry, Mental illness, Clinical psychology and Social support. The journal articles address concerns in Mental health which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Psychological intervention, Nursing, Peer support, Applied psychology and Peer group. The most cited papers with studies in Psychiatry featured incorporate elements of Rehabilitation, Qualitative research and MEDLINE.

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

  • Law
  • Social psychology
  • Mental health

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The concepts of PsycINFO, Mental health, Mental illness, Clinical psychology and Psychological intervention are tackled in the journal. Issues in PsycINFO were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Psychiatric rehabilitation, Psychiatry, Peer support and Thematic analysis. In addition to Psychiatry research, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal aims to explore topics under Criminal justice, Item response theory and Health care.

While it focused on Mental health, it was also able to explore topics like Context (language use), Applied psychology, Social support, Qualitative research and Occupational stress. The Mental illness works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Quality of life (healthcare), Psychosocial, Cognition, Substance abuse and Stigma (botany). The journal addresses concerns in Clinical psychology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Schizophrenia, Quality of life, Social cognition, Feeling and Depression (differential diagnoses).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Employment and economic outcomes of persons with mental illness and disability: The impact of the Great Recession in the United States. (4 citations)
  • Romantic relationships, sexuality, and psychotic disorders: A systematic review of recent findings. (4 citations)
  • Models of mental health recovery: An overview of systematic reviews and qualitative meta-syntheses. (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 Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Judith A. Cook (38 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Kim T. Mueser (37 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • William A. Anthony (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Robert E. Drake (30 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Patricia B. Nemec (28 papers) published 1 paper 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 Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Dartmouth College (90 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Boston University (81 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Veterans Health Administration (57 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Yale University (43 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Illinois at Chicago (37 papers) published 2 papers 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, 32.26% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 38.10% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.14% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.05% of all publications and 35.71% 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 Clinical Psychology

If you’re passionate about mental health and considering making a career in clinical psychology, there are various pathways to pursue. These include becoming a psychiatric rehabilitation professional, conducting research, teaching, and more. Besides, several institutions like Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal provide a robust platform for showcasing your findings.

To get started on your journey as a clinical psychologist, you will likely need a doctoral degree in psychology, substantial training under supervision, and a license to practice psychology. The license requirements could depend on the regulations of the state where you plan to practice.

For instance, if you wish to become a psychologist in Nevada, you might need to complete a Doctorate in psychology, accrue supervised hours, pass the state and national exams, and meet the additional requirements outlined by the Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners. No matter where you wish to practice, understanding the state-specific licensure requirements is essential. This can help you plan out your educational journey effectively and ensure you meet all the necessary milestones.

To know more about the specific requirements for a psychologist's licensure in Nevada, you can check out the comprehensive guide at how to become a psychologist in Nevada.

The field of clinical psychology offers numerous rewarding opportunities for those with a passion for improving mental health. With commitment and dedication, you can make a significant difference in people's lives.

Top Publications

  • Organizational conditions that influence work engagement and burnout: A qualitative study of mental health workers

    Angela L. Rollins;Johanne Eliacin;Alissa L. Russ-Jara;Maria Monroe-Devita

    (2021)
    37 Citations
  • Meaning, integration, and the self in serious mental illness: Implications of research in metacognition for psychiatric rehabilitation.

    Paul H. Lysaker;Marina Kukla;Bethany L. Leonhardt;Jay A. Hamm

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • Double stigma and help-seeking barriers among Blacks with a behavioral health disorder.

    (2021)
    31 Citations
  • Romantic relationships, sexuality, and psychotic disorders: A systematic review of recent findings.

    Briana Cloutier;Audrey Francoeur;Crystal Samson;Alexandra Ghostine

    (2021)
    30 Citations
  • Elements that enhance therapeutic alliance and short-term outcomes in metacognitive reflection and insight therapy: A session-by-session assessment.

    Adi Lavi-Rotenberg;Eran Bar-Kalifa;Steven de Jong;Libby Igra

    (2020)
    27 Citations
  • Coordination of services for people with serious mental illness and general medical conditions: Perspectives from rural northeastern United States.

    Marianne Storm;Karen L. Fortuna;Emily A. Gill;Harold A. Pincus

    (2020)
    26 Citations
  • Cross-sectional and prospective correlates of associative stigma among mental health service providers.

    Philip T Yanos;Joseph S DeLuca;Michelle P Salyers;Melanie W Fischer

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • The interactive effect of metacognition and self-compassion on predicting meaning in life among individuals with schizophrenia.

    Asaf Bercovich;Gil Goldzweig;Libby Igra;Adi Lavi-Rotenberg

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • Getting out of the house: The relationship of venturing into the community and neurocognition among adults with serious mental illness.

    (2021)
    18 Citations
  • Introduction to the special issue on Individual Placement and Support (IPS) International.

    Robert E Drake

    (2020)
    13 Citations

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