Journal Guide

Journal of Anxiety Disorders is an interdisciplinary journal that publishes research papers dealing with all aspects of anxiety disorders for all age groups (child, adolescent, adult and geriatric). Manuscripts that focus on disorders formerly categorized as anxiety disorders (obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder) and the new category of illness anxiety disorder are also within the scope of the journal. Research areas of focus include: traditional, behavioral, cognitive and biological assessment; diagnosis and classification; psychosocial and psychopharmacological treatment; genetics; epidemiology; and prevention. Theoretical and review articles that contribute substantially to current knowledge in the field are appropriate for submission. The journal also contains sections for clinical reports (single-case experimental designs and preliminary but innovative case series) and brief reports designed to highlight empirical research that may be limited in scope or present research that may be innovative but in need of replication (see instructions to authors regarding the format for the brief report).Benefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

The Journal welcomes contributions to the understanding and treatment of psychopathology. Such contributions may stem from various theoretical perspectives, such as learning theory, cognitive science, social psychology, developmental psychology, etc. The Journal primarily focuses on experimental tests of psychological approaches to psychopathology, though contributions from medicine, biology, sociology, or epidemiology may be published. The same holds for non-experimental approaches, which may occasionally be published if deemed relevant for the field of experimental psychopathology. Papers to be published generally focus on:•Theoretically or clinically relevant differences between specific patient groups and other groups, if experimentally tested;•Mechanisms that cause, perpetuate or reduce disorders;•Diagnostic or therapeutic proceduresParticipants in the studies may be patients, healthy subjects, or animals, depending on the relevance of the subject characteristics for the question to be answered.Clinical trials (RCTs and others) should be registered in an official trial register and the registration number should be reported. These studies should include a flow diagram according to the most recent CONSORT guidelines and a CONSORT checklist should accompany the submission. See http://www.consort-statement.org for the guidelines and forms.Studies testing hypotheses on characteristics of a disorder should not only include a non-patient control group, but also an appropriate clinical control group, to assess the specificity of the effect. We cannot guarantee acceptance of studies missing an appropriate clinical control group.Case studies, open trials, and pilot studies may be considered for publication in the Journal if they are unusually innovative.Consecutive case series with appropriate designs (i.e., contrasting at least two conditions; e.g. multiple baseline design) and appropriate statistical analyses are considered for publication.Replications are essential in science and are, to the present editor's opinion, often undervalued. Short reports of attempts to replicate experimental studies, whether successful, or failed, and whether applied or fundamental, are considered for publication, if appropriately powered. The maximum number of words is 2500 for these reports.All submissions will first be screened on the degree to which they match the Aims and Scope of the Journal.

The Journal of Behavioral Medicine is a broadly conceived interdisciplinary publication devoted to furthering understanding of physical health and illness through the knowledge and techniques of behavioral science. A significant function of the journal is the application of this knowledge to prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. The contents span all areas of behavioral medicine research: psychology, psychiatry, sociology, epidemiology, anthropology, health economics, public health, general medicine, and biostatistics. Coverage includes effects of psychological stress on physical functioning; sociocultural influences on health and illness; adherence to medical regimens and health maintenance behavior (e.g. exercise, nutrition); the study of appetitive disorders (alcoholism, smoking and obesity) that pose physical risk; behavioral factors in the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS; pain, self-regulation therapies and biofeedback for somatic disorders; and brain-behavioral relationships that influence phy

Une réponse efficace aux défis actuels de la psychopathologie Destiné aux psychiatres et psychologues, le Journal de thérapie comportementale et cognitive répond aux défis modernes de la psychopathologie et permet des prises en charge thérapeutiques efficaces de nombreux patients en se consacrant à la thérapie cognitivo-comportementale.Une revue de publication et de formationCréé en 1991, le Journal de thérapie comportementale et cognitive publie des articles scientifiques originaux et des travaux de recherche, mais aussi des informations didactiques, sous forme de cas cliniques pratiques, d¿actualités nationales et internationales, de dossiers cliniques, de fiches pratiques et d¿analyses de livres.Une source d¿informations riches et variéesParmi les thèmes traités récemment :- le traitement psychologique du trouble obsessionnel compulsif chez les enfants et adolescents,- la thérapie par réalité virtuelle dans la phobie sociale,- la thérapie cognitive en groupe de l¿estime de soi chez des patients obèses,- la validation française de la version courte de l¿Inventaire du tempérament et du caractère (TCI-25), - les prises en charge psychologiques de la douleur dans l¿arthrose,- le burn out professionnel et les stratégies de prévention.

The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (JCPP) is internationally recognised to be the leading journal covering both child and adolescent psychology and psychiatry. JCPP publishes the highest quality clinically relevant research in psychology, psychiatry and related disciplines. With a large and expanding global readership, its coverage includes studies on epidemiology, diagnosis, psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological treatments, behaviour, cognition, neuroscience, neurobiology and genetic aspects of childhood disorders. Articles published include experimental, longitudinal and intervention studies, especially those that advance our understanding of developmental psychopathology and that inform both theory and clinical practice. An important function of the Journal is to bring together empirical research, clinical studies and reviews of high quality that arise from different points of view, different theoretical perspectives and different disciplines.

Expanded Routledge Psychoanalysis Coverage in PEPThe Journal of Child Psychotherapy is the official journal of the Association of Child Psychotherapists, first published in 1963. It is an essential publication for all those with an interest in the theory and practice of psychoanalytic psychotherapy and work with infants, children, adolescents and their parents where there are emotional and psychological problems. The journal also deals with the applications of such theory and practice in other settings or fieldsThe Journal is concerned with a wide spectrum of emotional and behavioural disorders. These range from the more severe conditions of autism, anorexia, depression and the traumas of emotional, physical and sexual abuse to problems such as bed wetting and soiling, eating difficulties and sleep disturbance.ReadershipThis journal is an essential publication for all those with an interest in the theory and practice of work with children, adolescents and their parents where there are emotional and psychological problems.Peer Review IntegrityAll research articles and submitted reflective papers in this journal, including those in special issues, special sections, or supplements, have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by at least two independent reviewers.All review, commissioned/invited and opinion papers in this journal have undergone initial editor screening and rigorous editorial review.Disclaimer The Association of Child Psychotherapists and Taylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 8220;Content8221;) contained in its publications. However, the Society and Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether expressed or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not the views of the Society and Taylor & Francis.

The Journal of Child Sexual Abuse is interdisciplinary and provides an essential interface for researchers, academicians, attorneys, clinicians, and practitioners. The journal advocates for increased networking in the sexual abuse field, greater dissemination of information and research, a higher priority for this international epidemic, and development of effective assessment, intervention, and prevention programs.Divided into sections to provide clear information, the journal covers research issues, clinical issues, legal issues, prevention programs, case studies, and brief reports, focusing on three subject groups - child and adolescent victims of sexual abuse or incest, adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse or incest, and sexual abuse or incest offenders. Research, treatment approaches and techniques, prevention, intervention, and other programs concerning any of these groups are general categories of the published articles and brief reports. The articles emphasize applying research, treatment, and interventions to practical situations so the importance of the results will be clear. The Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, and Trauma, the Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma, and the Journal of Child Sexual Abuse are all edited by Dr. Robert Geffner. If you are interested in submitting an article but are uncertain about which journal your article may be best suited for, please contact the editor at journals@alliant.edu. Peer Review Policy: All articles have undergone anonymous double-blind peer review. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health publishes papers that contribute to improving the mental health of children and adolescents, especially those in Africa. Papers from all disciplines are welcome. It covers subjects such as epidemiology, mental health prevention and promotion, psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, policy and risk behaviour.The journal contains review articles, original research (including brief reports), clinical papers in a 8216;Clinical perspectives' section and book reviews. The Journal is published in association with the South African Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (SAACAPAP). The SAACAPAP is the professional body for child and adolescent mental health practitioners in South Africa. It was initiated in 1978, and since then has been an active member of the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP).Additional information about the society can be obtained from: The General SecretarySAACAPAPPO Box 13031Mowbray 7505South Africa Disclaimer The SAACAPAP and Taylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the "Content") contained in its publications. However, the Society and Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether expressed or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the veiws of the authors and are not the views of the Society and Taylor & Francis.

Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing is the only nursing journal to focus exclusively on issues of child and adolescent mental health around the world. As the official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses Division of the International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses, it is a primary resource for nurses and other healthcare professionals in clinical practice, education, and research.

Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology is a peer-reviewed journal covering the clinical aspects of treating adolescents and children with psychotropic medications. The Journal encompasses treatment techniques, clinical management, investigative research, and health policy.Coverage includes:• The most up-to-date information on new drugs and treatment strategies• Analysis of biological aspects of psychopathology• In-depth studies on the adverse drug effects following treatment of psychiatric disorders• Information on related areas of medical sciences• Related news and issues in child and adolescent psychopharmacology.

The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry is a premier clinical peer-reviewed publication for psychiatrists that is indexed and abstracted by the National Library of MedicineThe Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders, a peer-reviewed publication that is indexed and abstracted by the National Library of Medicine through PubMed Central, reaches a broad range of primary care specialists who treat patients who suffer from behavioral disordersThe CME Institute, which is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians, offers over 150 free educational activities that are directly related to patient care.

This leading publication in psychopharmacology offers a wide range of articles that report on clinical trials and studies, side effects, drug interactions, overdose management, pharmacogenetics, pharmacokinetics, medico-legal issues, and psychiatric effects of non-psychiatric drugs. The Journal keeps psychiatrists and psychiatric residents up-to-date on the latest clinical developments in the psychotropics, presenting the extensive coverage needed to keep up with every development in this fast-growing field. For more information, visit www.psychopharmacology.com.

The Journal of Cognition and Development is the official journal of the Cognitive Development Society (CDS). Some CDS members are concerned with basic research or theory; others focus on policy issues and practical applications. The range of interests includes cognitive development during all stages of life, and we seek to understand ontogenetic processes in both humans and nonhumans. Finally, their interests encompass typical as well as atypical development, and we attempt to characterize both biological and cultural influences on cognitive change and continuity. The relationship between the journal and the society is symbiotic in that the journal enhances the field of cognitive development by providing a prestigious forum for innovative research and theory. It publishes the very best articles on all aspects of cognitive development. In addition to empirical reports, it features theoretical essays (occasionally accompanied by peer commentaries), and essay reviews of new and significant books. Criteria for acceptance of submitted manuscripts include: * relevance of the work to issues of broad interest; * substance of the argument (including methodological rigor and support for conclusions drawn); * ingenuity of the ideas or approach; and * quality of expression. RELATED LINKS Books: Cognitive Psychology or Developmental Psychology Conferences: Cognitive Psychology or Developmental Psychology Join our mailing list: Cognitive Psychology or Developmental Psychology Peer Review Policy: All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by two anonymous reviewers. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The Journal of College Student Psychotherapy is dedicated to exploring significant issues in the field of college student mental health. While contributions to the journal may come from college staff, faculty, or students or from professionals in other settings, the emphasis is on articles by and for college mental health professionals. For an article to be considered for publication, it must be directly relevant to the clinical specialty of college psychotherapy or counseling. The three main article categories are 1) Professional Issues and Practice, 2) Research and 3) Brief Reports. In addition, the Journal may feature 8220;Forum8221; discussions of selected topics, comments on key articles, letters to the editor and book reviews. The Journal is published quarterly, and is affiliated with the Association of University and College Counseling Center Directors. While unsolicited manuscripts will be reviewed, potential contributors are strongly encouraged to contact the editors beforehand to discuss their ideas' suitability and direction. All manuscripts must be well organized and clearly written. Literature reviews should be no longer than absolutely necessary to justify an article's importance and place it in context. Above all, articles should be interesting and useful to practicing college clinicians.Peer Review Policy: All articles in this journal have undergone editorial screening and blind peer review by one or two reviewers.Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology®(JCCP) publishes original contributions on the following topics:the development, validity, and use of techniques of diagnosis and treatment of disordered behavior;studies of a variety of populations that have clinical interest, including but not limited to medical patients, ethnic minorities, persons with serious mental illness, and community samples;studies that have a cross-cultural or demographic focus and are of interest for treating behavior disorders;studies of personality and of its assessment and development where these have a clear bearing on problems of clinical dysfunction and treatment;studies of gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation that have a clear bearing on diagnosis, assessment, and treatment;studies of psychosocial aspects of health behaviors; andmethodologically sound case studies pertinent to the preceding topics.Studies that focus on populations that fall anywhere within the lifespan are considered.JCCP welcomes submissions on treatment and prevention in all areas of clinical and clinical–health psychology and especially on topics that appeal to a broad clinical–scientist and practitioner audience.JCCP encourages the submission of theory–based interventions, studies that investigate mechanisms of change, and studies of the effectiveness of treatments in real-world settings.Studies on the following topics will be considered if they have clear implications for clinical research and practice:epidemiology;use of psychological services;health care economics for behavioral disorders;theoretical papers;critical analyses and meta-analyses of treatment approaches on topics of broad theoretical, methodological, or practical interest to the field of clinical psychology.JCCP does not consider manuscripts dealing with the etiology or descriptive pathology of abnormal behavior (which are more appropriate for the Journal of Abnormal Psychology). Similarly, the journal does not consider articles focusing primarily on assessment, measurement, and diagnostic procedures and concepts (which are more appropriate for Psychological Assessment). Editors reserve the right to determine the most appropriate location of a manuscript.

Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy provides an international forum to critique the complexities and controversies facing psychotherapists. The journal publishes original peer-reviewed articles that critically analyze theory, research, or clinical practice. Empirical studies, panel discussions, essays, case studies, brief reports, and theoretical articles are published. Psychotherapists and clinical researchers will find this journal an important vehicle to review the problems of treating a variety of patients.

The Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, the official journal of the Association for Creativity in Counseling, a division of the American Counseling Association, is the valuable interdisciplinary reference source for academics and therapeutic practitioners. This refereed journal examines the practical applications of using creativity to help deepen self-awareness and build healthy relationships. This journal also explores how creative, diverse, and relational therapeutic approaches can be used in counseling practice. Each issue of the Journal of Creativity in Mental Health provides a wide range of interdisciplinary discussion relative to diverse mental health issues. The journal incorporates high-quality empirical research with cogent in-depth discussion and addresses the topics in both qualitative and quantitative language. Each unique focus encourages rich dialogue among scholars, practitioners, and students. Book reviews highlight new and interesting publications in the field. In another column, film reviews provide a framework for conceptualizing personality styles and common issues found in human relations. Two other special columns provide relationally-based creative interventions used by counselors and psychotherapists in their practices. They also provide an opportunity for mental health professionals to offer their perspectives on creative, innovative, and resourceful counseling topics.