Clinica y Salud

Scope & Guideline

Pioneering psychological research for real-world impact.

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of Clinica y Salud with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageSpanish
ISSN1130-5274
PublisherCOLEGIO OFICIAL PSICOLOGOS MADRID
Support Open AccessYes
CountrySpain
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2013 to 2024
AbbreviationCLIN SALUD / Clin. Salud
Frequency3 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressC/CUESTA SAN VICENTE, NO 4, 6 PLANTA, MADRID 28008, SPAIN

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Clinica y Salud' focuses on advancing the understanding and treatment of psychological health and well-being across diverse populations and contexts. It encompasses a wide array of psychological research methodologies and emphasizes practical applications in clinical settings.
  1. Psychological Assessment and Measurement:
    The journal publishes studies related to the development and validation of psychometric tools, scales, and inventories that assess various psychological constructs, including depression, anxiety, and coping strategies.
  2. Interventions and Treatments:
    Research on psychological interventions, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and acceptance and commitment therapy, aimed at improving mental health outcomes in diverse populations.
  3. Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine:
    A focus on the intersection of psychological factors and physical health, including studies on the psychological aspects of chronic illness, perinatal mental health, and the impact of health behaviors on well-being.
  4. Social and Cultural Contexts of Mental Health:
    Exploration of how cultural, social, and familial factors influence mental health, stigma, and coping mechanisms, with a particular emphasis on Spanish and Portuguese-speaking populations.
  5. Developmental and Lifespan Perspectives:
    Research addressing mental health issues across different life stages, including childhood, adolescence, and older adulthood, with attention to the unique challenges faced by these groups.
Recent publications in 'Clinica y Salud' indicate a clear trend towards addressing contemporary issues in mental health, particularly those that resonate with current societal challenges and innovative therapeutic practices.
  1. Perinatal Mental Health:
    An increasing focus on perinatal mental health, including depression and anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum, reflecting a growing recognition of its importance in maternal and infant well-being.
  2. Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Interventions:
    A surge in research on mindfulness and acceptance-based interventions, highlighting their efficacy in treating various psychological disorders and improving mental health outcomes.
  3. Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health:
    Research addressing the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including studies on increased mental health issues and the effectiveness of interventions during and after the pandemic.
  4. Digital Mental Health Tools:
    An emerging interest in the use of digital tools and interventions for mental health, including telehealth and internet-based therapies, reflecting changes in how mental health services are delivered.
  5. Cultural and Social Determinants of Mental Health:
    A growing emphasis on understanding the cultural and social determinants of mental health, including stigma and family dynamics, particularly in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking communities.

Declining or Waning

While 'Clinica y Salud' continues to explore a broad range of psychological themes, certain areas of focus appear to be declining in prominence. This may reflect a shifting interest in more contemporary issues within the field of psychology.
  1. Traditional Psychopathology Studies:
    There is a noticeable decrease in publications focusing solely on traditional psychopathological diagnoses without consideration of broader contextual factors or innovative treatment approaches.
  2. Static Models of Mental Health:
    Research employing static or unidimensional models of mental health, which do not account for the complexities of individual experiences or the multifaceted nature of mental health disorders, is becoming less common.
  3. General Mental Health Surveys:
    The frequency of general population surveys on mental health without specific psychological constructs or targeted interventions has diminished, suggesting a move towards more nuanced and targeted research.
  4. Non-Interventional Studies:
    A decline in studies that do not propose or evaluate specific interventions or therapeutic approaches, indicating a shift towards research that emphasizes practical applications in clinical settings.

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