Call for Papers
The Journal of Behavior Therapy and Mental Health invites researchers worldwide to submit original manuscripts advancing our understanding of behavioral interventions, psychotherapy, and mental health treatment approaches.
Publish Your Mental Health Research
The Journal of Behavior Therapy and Mental Health (JBTM) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research across all areas of behavioral therapy, psychotherapy, and mental health sciences. We welcome submissions from clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, social workers, and researchers working at the forefront of mental health treatment innovation and psychological science.
JBTM provides a platform for rapid dissemination of cutting-edge research in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and evidence-based psychological treatments. Our commitment to open access ensures that your research reaches the widest possible audience of mental health clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and healthcare workers worldwide. Published articles are immediately available to readers globally without subscription barriers, maximizing your research impact and citation potential in the behavioral sciences community.
JBTM welcomes original research articles, reviews, case reports, and short communications covering all aspects of behavioral therapy and mental health research. We are particularly interested in manuscripts that advance clinical knowledge, introduce innovative therapeutic approaches, or demonstrate translational applications in mental health care. Our scope encompasses the full spectrum of psychological treatment research from basic mechanisms to implementation science.
Behavioral Therapies
- Cognitive behavioral therapy efficacy and mechanisms
- Dialectical behavior therapy for personality disorders
- Acceptance and commitment therapy applications
- Behavioral activation for depression treatment
- Exposure therapy for anxiety disorders
- Third-wave behavioral interventions research
Mental Health Conditions
- Anxiety disorders and phobia treatment outcomes
- Depression and mood disorder interventions
- Post-traumatic stress disorder therapies
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment research
- Eating disorders and body image disturbances
- Personality disorder treatment approaches
Special Populations
- Child and adolescent mental health treatment
- Geriatric psychology and aging issues
- Cultural adaptations of psychological therapies
- LGBTQ mental health and affirming practices
- Military and veteran psychological care
- Perinatal and postpartum mental health
Emerging Approaches
- Digital mental health and teletherapy research
- Mindfulness and meditation-based interventions
- Transdiagnostic treatment approaches and protocols
- Precision psychiatry and personalized treatment
- Implementation science for mental health services
- Neuroscience of psychotherapy and mechanisms
JBTM publishes several types of manuscripts to accommodate different research outputs and communication needs in the behavioral sciences. All submitted manuscripts undergo rigorous single-blind peer review by experts in mental health research to ensure scientific quality, methodological rigor, and appropriate interpretation of results for the psychology and psychiatry research community.
Original Research Articles
Full-length research papers presenting novel findings from behavioral therapy research, clinical trials, or psychological intervention studies. Original research articles should include comprehensive methodology, detailed results, and thorough discussion of implications for mental health clinical practice.
Review Articles
Comprehensive reviews synthesizing current knowledge in specific areas of behavioral therapy or mental health treatment. Reviews should provide critical analysis of recent advances, identify knowledge gaps, and suggest future directions for psychological research. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are welcomed.
Case Reports
Detailed descriptions of unusual or instructive clinical cases that contribute to therapeutic knowledge. Case reports should include patient presentation, assessment approaches, treatment protocol with session-by-session details, and clinical outcomes with implications for mental health practice.
Short Communications
Brief reports presenting preliminary findings, negative results, or confirmatory studies in behavioral research. Short communications allow rapid publication of time-sensitive results contributing valuable information to the mental health research community worldwide.
Choosing JBTM for your behavioral therapy research offers numerous advantages that maximize impact and visibility of your work in the global mental health research community and beyond.
- Rapid peer review process with average decision time of two to four weeks from submission
- Open access publication under Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license for maximum reach
- Immediate online publication upon acceptance and payment confirmation
- CrossRef DOI registration for permanent identification and citation tracking
- Indexing in major scientific databases for enhanced discoverability
- No restrictions on manuscript length, figures, tables, or supplementary materials
- Author-friendly policies supporting data sharing and preprint posting
- Complimentary language editing services for member authors
Authors can submit manuscripts through our online submission portal at ManuscriptZone. The submission process is straightforward and designed to minimize administrative burden while capturing essential information for efficient manuscript handling. First-time submitting authors should create an account before starting the submission process. Our editorial support team is available to assist with any technical questions during the submission of your mental health research. All submissions are screened for scope and basic requirements before entering peer review by behavioral therapy experts.
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