Social Work in Mental Health

metrics 2024

Exploring the Intersections of Social Work and Mental Wellness

Introduction

Social Work in Mental Health, an esteemed journal published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, plays a pivotal role in the interdisciplinary field of mental health and social work. With an ISSN of 1533-2985 and an E-ISSN of 1533-2993, this journal has been a beacon for scholarly exploration since its inception in 2002, contributing significantly to the understanding and advancement of mental health practices within social work. The journal holds Category Quartile rankings of Q3 in Public Health, Environmental, and Occupational Health, and Q2 in Social Sciences, underscoring its essential contributions to these vital fields. With a Scopus rank placing it in the 61st percentile for Social Sciences (miscellaneous), it attracts a diverse audience of researchers, professionals, and students interested in current research and best practices that address the complex interplay between social work and mental health issues. Although it currently does not offer open access, its rich repository of articles ensures vital knowledge dissemination, essential for those looking to support and innovate in the realm of mental health services.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.43
Journal Impact Factor1.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.20
H-Index27
Journal IF Without Self1.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.14
Influence0.35
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life6.40
Citing Half Life8.60
JCI0.55
Total Documents695
WOS Total Citations568
SCIMAGO Total Citations1383
SCIMAGO SELF Citations103
Scopus Journal Rank0.43
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.36
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.41
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.47

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #235/604
Percentile 61.09
Quartile Q2
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #430/665
Percentile 35.34
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL WORK
Rank 58/91
Percentile 36.80
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL WORK
Rank 62/91
Percentile 31.87
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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