
Academic Journal
Q1Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
About Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
About Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Wiley-Blackwell (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1971-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 0363-0234, 1943-278X; H-index 118.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (118): Exceptionally high — 118 articles have each been cited at least 118 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
Publishing in Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior?
0363-0234, 1943-278X.
Who publishes Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior?
Wiley-Blackwell.
What are Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior's metrics?
H-index 118.
Is Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Suicide and Self-Harm Studies; Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development; Mental Health Treatment and Access; Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse; Gun Ownership and Violence Research; Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,700.00 USD; 3,070.00 EUR; 2,500.00 GBP
APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
Recent Research Articles
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2026-08 · DOI: 10.1111/sltb.70135Factors Associated With Job Precariousness and Material Deprivation, and Their Association With Mental Health During the COVID‐19 Pandemic
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2026-08 · DOI: 10.1111/sltb.70131Examining the Longitudinal Effects of Therapeutic Alliance Based on Session Rating Scale Scores on Suicidal Desire in Homebound Older Adults
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2026-08 · DOI: 10.1111/sltb.70126An Examination of the Relationship Between Primal World Beliefs and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Three Samples of U.S. Adults
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2026-08 · DOI: 10.1111/sltb.70130The Relationship Between Anger and Nonsuicidal Self‐Injury: A Meta‐Analysis
Tate F. Halverson, Tapan A. Patel, Luke Nguyen, Rachel L. Zelkowitz et al.
2026-08 · DOI: 10.1111/sltb.70123Investigating Predictors of Differential Trajectories of Suicidal Desire Across an Intensive Longitudinal Design
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Michelle K. Hiner, Teresa M. Leyro, Evan M. Kleiman, Amy Kranzler et al.
2026-08 · DOI: 10.1111/sltb.70128Reviews
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