Propose a Special Issue
Lead a focused collection of behavioral therapy and mental health research articles as a JBTM Guest Editor.
Shape the Future of Mental Health Research
The Journal of Behavior Therapy and Mental Health welcomes proposals for special issues that address emerging topics, consolidate knowledge in specific areas, or explore innovative approaches in behavioral therapy and psychological treatment. Special issues provide a platform for comprehensive exploration of focused themes that advance understanding of mental health interventions.
As a Guest Editor, you will have the opportunity to shape the scientific dialogue in your area of expertise, curate contributions from leading researchers, and create a lasting resource for the behavioral therapy community. We support our Guest Editors throughout the editorial process with dedicated resources and guidance.
Leading a JBTM special issue offers numerous professional and scientific advantages for mental health researchers.
For Guest Editors
- Establish thought leadership in behavioral therapy
- Expand professional network and collaborations
- Enhance academic visibility and reputation
- Shape research direction in your specialty area
- Receive editorial experience and training
For Contributors
- Publish alongside leading mental health researchers
- Benefit from focused issue promotion
- Enhanced visibility through themed collection
- Networking with researchers in your field
- Priority processing for special issue submissions
Special issue proposals should include the following elements for editorial board consideration.
- Proposed title and brief description of the special issue theme in behavioral therapy
- Rationale explaining significance and timeliness for mental health research
- Guest Editor curriculum vitae demonstrating expertise in the topic area
- Preliminary list of potential contributors or committed authors
- Proposed timeline for call for papers, submission deadline, and publication
- Estimated number of articles for the special issue collection
Suggested Topics
We welcome proposals addressing emerging behavioral therapy approaches, digital mental health interventions, treatment adaptations for specific populations, implementation science for psychological treatments, trauma-informed care innovations, mindfulness-based therapies, transdiagnostic treatment approaches, and integration of neuroscience with psychotherapy research.
The JBTM editorial board evaluates proposals based on topic relevance and timeliness, Guest Editor qualifications in mental health research, feasibility of proposed timeline, potential for attracting high-quality behavioral therapy submissions, and alignment with journal scope. Decisions are typically communicated within four weeks of proposal submission.
Submit Your Proposal
Take the lead in advancing behavioral therapy research through a JBTM special issue.
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