International Journal of Mental Health Systems

metrics 2024

Fostering impactful research for better mental health outcomes.

Introduction

Welcome to the International Journal of Mental Health Systems, a premier open-access journal published by BMC since 2007. With a dedicated focus on advancing the field of mental health, this journal plays a pivotal role in disseminating transformative research that influences policies and practices across various healthcare systems. Based in the United Kingdom, it boasts a distinguished reputation, reflected in its impressive Q1 rankings in Health Policy, Psychiatry and Mental Health, and Public Health domains as of 2023, underscoring its impact on both academia and clinical practice. The journal's commitment to accessibility ensures that researchers, professionals, and students can engage with high-quality scholarly articles that explore critical issues and innovative solutions in mental health care. Join a global community of thinkers as we navigate the evolving landscape of mental health systems, fostering collaboration and enhancing the delivery of care for diverse populations.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.28
Journal Impact Factor3.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.60
H-Index52
Journal IF Without Self3.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.67
Influence0.97
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life5.40
Citing Half Life7.50
JCI0.75
Total Documents828
WOS Total Citations2437
SCIMAGO Total Citations5865
SCIMAGO SELF Citations293
Scopus Journal Rank1.28
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.40
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.09
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.19

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Health Policy in Medicine
Rank #37/310
Percentile 88.06
Quartile Q1
Psychiatric Mental Health in Nursing
Rank #6/45
Percentile 86.67
Quartile Q1
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #96/665
Percentile 85.56
Quartile Q1
Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #119/567
Percentile 79.01
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHIATRY
Rank 91/276
Percentile 67.20
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHIATRY
Rank 122/276
Percentile 55.80
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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