Journal Guide

Issues in Mental Health Nursing is a refereed journal designed to expand psychiatric and mental health nursing knowledge. It deals with new, innovative approaches to client care, in-depth analysis of current issues, and empirical research. Because clinical research is the primary vehicle for the development of nursing science, the journal presents data-based articles on nursing care provision to clients of all ages in a variety of community and institutional settings. Additionally, the journal publishes theoretical papers and manuscripts addressing mental health promotion, public policy concerns, and educational preparation of mental health nurses. International contributions are welcomed.

The International Journal of Mental Health Nursing is the official journal of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Inc. It is a fully refereed journal that examines current trends and developments in mental health practice and research. The International Journal of Mental Health Nursing provides a forum for the exchange of ideas on all issues of relevance to mental health nursing. The Journal informs you of developments in mental health nursing practice and research, directions in education and training, professional issues, management approaches, policy development, ethical questions, theoretical inquiry, and clinical issues. The Journal publishes feature articles, review articles, clinical notes, research notes, first person accounts, conference reports, book reviews and abstracts in all of these areas. Contributions on any aspect of mental health nursing are welcomed. Statements and opinions expressed in the journal reflect the views of the authors and are not necessarily endorsed by the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Inc.

Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing provides an international forum for the publication of original contributions that lead to the advancement of psychiatric and mental health nursing practice. It publishes peer-reviewed papers which reflect developments in knowledge, attitudes and skills and integration of these into practice. The journal:

The Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services is a monthly, peer-reviewed magazine for mental health nurses in clinical, academic, and research positions in a variety of community and institutional settings. The Journal provides the most up-to-date, practical information available for today's psychosocial nurse including short contributions about psychopharmacology, mental health care of older adults, and child/adolescent disorders and issues. The Journal includes clinically relevant original articles, letters to the editor, news, and product updates. As an added benefit to the Journal, each monthly issue contains a Clip & Save: Drug Chart, a one-page resource of up-to-date information on current medications for psychiatric illnesses, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, depression, and schizophrenia. Continuing Nursing Education credit articles are available.

Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing is the only nursing journal to focus exclusively on issues of child and adolescent mental health around the world. As the official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses Division of the International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses, it is a primary resource for nurses and other healthcare professionals in clinical practice, education, and research.

Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (JAPNA) is a peer-reviewed bi-monthly journal publishing up-to-date information to promote psychiatric nursing, improve mental health care for culturally diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities, as well as shape health care policy for the delivery of mental health services. JAPNA publishes both clinical and research articles relevant to psychiatric nursing.