About APMH

Vision & Mission

APMH strives to be a globally recognised scholarly forum for interdisciplinary research connecting psychiatry, developmental psychology, neuroscience, public health and allied sciences. The journal’s mission is to:

• Publish high-quality original research, systematic reviews, case reports, and commentaries that meaningfully contribute to child and adolescent mental health.
• Foster knowledge translation that informs clinical practice, policy, and preventive interventions.
• Encourage inclusive global scholarship—encouraging contributions from authors across settings and geographies.
• Ensure transparency, integrity and accessibility in the publication process.

Key Focus Areas

As described on the previous site, APMH’s focus includes but is not limited to:

• Adolescent anxiety and mood disorders.
• Child psychology, child mental health, and development.
• Autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions. 
• Bipolar disorder, eating disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa). 
• Oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder and other behavioural disorders in youths. 
• Psychosis, including childhood-onset schizophrenia.
• Neuroscientific, sociocultural, environmental influences on mental health, and multidisciplinary interventions.

Why Publish With APMH?

Choosing APMH offers authors several benefits:

• Open Access: All published articles are free to read, download and reuse (CC-BY 4.0 licence). This maximises visibility and citation potential.
• Global-Reach: International authorship and readership; subject matter relevant to global mental health.
• Transparent Process: The journal utilises rigorous peer review and publishes with full editorial oversight in line with industry best practice.
• Indexing Commitment: APMH is actively listed with ISSN 2766-2721 and engages in archiving and indexing initiatives.
• Inclusivity: Authors from diverse settings, including low- and middle-income countries, are encouraged and supported.

Editorial Office Contact

For queries, contact the editorial office at:
Email: [email protected] (primary)
Secondary contacts: [email protected] and [email protected]. 

Historical Snapshot

APMH is published by Heighten Science Publications Inc., with a consistent annual issue schedule (currently Volume 8 for 2024) and global submission streams. The predecessor website indicates that the journal commenced with Volume 1 (2017) and progressed steadily, reflecting its commitment to establishing a robust publication track record.

Accessibility & Inclusivity Statement

We are committed to ensuring our content is accessible to all readers, including those using assistive technologies. Our website meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards: skip-links, semantic navigation, clear contrast, and responsive design. The peer-review process is structured to uphold integrity and fairness, ensuring no discrimination on the basis of region, gender, language or institutional affiliation.

Real-World Scenario

Scenario: A paediatric psychologist in a resource-limited setting observes rising rates of adolescent self-harm. They design a mixed-methods study evaluating an intervention co-developed with school counsellors. After submission to APMH, the manuscript undergoes double-blind review, is revised, and published open access—allowing educators globally to replicate the framework and adapt it to local settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What types of manuscripts does APMH accept?

A: Original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case reports, short communications and invited commentaries are all considered. Authors should tailor submissions to the child, adolescent or developmental mental health domain. The predecessor site includes guidance for abstracts and theses. 

Q: Is there a publication fee?

A: Yes – APMH applies an article processing charge (APC) to cover open-access publishing costs. Discounts or waivers may apply in certain cases; see the Charges Policy section for details.

Q: What is the review type?

A: The journal uses a double-blind peer-review process to safeguard objectivity and academic rigour. 

Q: How quickly will my paper appear?

A: Once accepted and finalised, articles are published online promptly. The journal maintains a publication schedule of one annual issue, with additional early-online sharing when applicable.

Conclusion

In sum, Archives of Psychiatry and Mental Health (APMH) offers authors and readers a robust academic platform grounded in child and adolescent mental health research. With open access, rigorous standards, and global reach, it is poised to contribute meaningfully to the fields of psychiatry, developmental neuroscience and allied disciplines. We invite you to explore our content, submit your work and join us in shaping the future of youth mental health scholarship.