Academic Journal
Q2Mental Health and Social Inclusion
About Mental Health and Social Inclusion
Mental Health and Social Inclusion is a scholarly journal published by Emerald Publishing. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q2, with an SJR of 0.44 and H-index of 25.
Coverage: 2010-2026. Research categories: Health (social science) (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q3).
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Topics in published research
Mental Health and Patient Involvement; Mental Health Treatment and Access; Healthcare innovation and challenges; Psychiatric care and mental health services; Mental Health and Psychiatry; Homelessness and Social Issues.
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