SSM-Mental Health

metrics 2024

Connecting research and practice for better mental health outcomes.

Introduction

SSM-Mental Health is a pioneering open-access journal published by ELSEVIER since 2021, dedicated to advancing the field of mental health research. With its ISSN 2666-5603, this journal serves a global community from its base in the United Kingdom. It has quickly established itself within the academic landscape, achieving Q1 ranking in Social Sciences (miscellaneous) and Q2 ranking in Psychology (miscellaneous) as of 2023, reflecting its commitment to high-quality research dissemination. The journal ranks #194 of 604 in Social Sciences and #42 of 97 in Psychology, residing within the 67th and 57th percentiles respectively. Accessible for free since its inception, SSM-Mental Health aims to provide a platform for innovative research, insightful reviews, and practical applications concerning mental health issues, making it an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and students alike, committed to improving mental health outcomes worldwide.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.81
Journal Impact Factor4.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.10
H-Index11
Journal IF Without Self4.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.23
Influence1.45
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life1.70
Citing Half Life7.00
JCI0.51
Total Documents261
WOS Total Citations403
SCIMAGO Total Citations497
SCIMAGO SELF Citations24
Scopus Journal Rank0.81
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.48
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.48
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.48

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #194/604
Percentile 67.88
Quartile Q2
Psychology (miscellaneous) in Psychology
Rank #42/97
Percentile 56.70
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHIATRY
Rank 52/276
Percentile 81.30
Quartile Q1
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 53/403
Percentile 87.00
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHIATRY
Rank 181/276
Percentile 34.42
Quartile Q3
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 265/403
Percentile 34.24
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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