
Academic Journal
Q1BJPsych Open
About BJPsych Open
BJPsych Open is a scholarly journal published by Cambridge University Press. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 1.265 and H-index of 56.
Coverage: 2015-2026. Research categories: Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1).
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Topics in published research
Schizophrenia research and treatment; Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints; Mental Health Treatment and Access; Psychiatric care and mental health services; COVID-19 and Mental Health; Suicide and Self-Harm Studies.
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2026-09 · DOI: 10.1192/bjo.2026.12099Reviews
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