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Top Journals in Clinical Psychology

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Clinical Psychology, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Clinical Psychology falls under area Psychology.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology


Annual Review of Clinical Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Annual Reviews Inc.. The overall rank of Annual Review of Clinical Psychology is 130. ISSN of this journal is/are 15485951, 15485943.

Impact Score: 17.40 h-Index: 158 SJR: 8.021 Overall Ranking: 130



2. Nature Reviews Psychology


Nature Reviews Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Nature Publishing Group. The overall rank of Nature Reviews Psychology is 158. ISSN of this journal is/are 27310574.

Impact Score: 9.63 h-Index: 33 SJR: 7.064 Overall Ranking: 158


3. Clinical Psychology Review


Clinical Psychology Review is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Clinical Psychology Review is 180. ISSN of this journal is/are 18737811, 02727358.

Impact Score: 13.66 h-Index: 269 SJR: 6.617 Overall Ranking: 180


4. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics


Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by S. Karger AG. The overall rank of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics is 300. ISSN of this journal is/are 00333190, 14230348.

Impact Score: 9.57 h-Index: 123 SJR: 4.904 Overall Ranking: 300


5. Health Psychology Review


Health Psychology Review is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Health Psychology Review is 305. ISSN of this journal is/are 17437202, 17437199.

Impact Score: 13.21 h-Index: 81 SJR: 4.838 Overall Ranking: 305



6. Alcohol research : current reviews


Alcohol research : current reviews is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). The overall rank of Alcohol research : current reviews is 912. ISSN of this journal is/are 21694796, 21683492.

Impact Score: 8.55 h-Index: 118 SJR: 2.582 Overall Ranking: 912


7. Clinical Psychological Science


Clinical Psychological Science is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Clinical Psychological Science is 944. ISSN of this journal is/are 21677034, 21677026.

Impact Score: 5.61 h-Index: 79 SJR: 2.513 Overall Ranking: 944


8. Social Psychological and Personality Science


Social Psychological and Personality Science is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Sage Periodicals Press. The overall rank of Social Psychological and Personality Science is 961. ISSN of this journal is/are 19485514, 19485506.

Impact Score: 6.33 h-Index: 99 SJR: 2.494 Overall Ranking: 961


9. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review


Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Kluwer Academic Publishers. The overall rank of Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review is 989. ISSN of this journal is/are 15732827, 10964037.

Impact Score: 6.32 h-Index: 125 SJR: 2.455 Overall Ranking: 989



10. Journal of Behavioral Addictions


Journal of Behavioral Addictions is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Akademiai Kiado. The overall rank of Journal of Behavioral Addictions is 1145. ISSN of this journal is/are 20625871, 20635303.

Impact Score: 5.75 h-Index: 88 SJR: 2.26 Overall Ranking: 1145


11. British Journal of Clinical Psychology


British Journal of Clinical Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of British Journal of Clinical Psychology is 1148. ISSN of this journal is/are 01446657, 20448260.

Impact Score: 6.73 h-Index: 104 SJR: 2.256 Overall Ranking: 1148


12. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology


Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology is 1172. ISSN of this journal is/are 0022006X.

Impact Score: 5.32 h-Index: 273 SJR: 2.231 Overall Ranking: 1172


13. Journal of Anxiety Disorders


Journal of Anxiety Disorders is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Anxiety Disorders is 1233. ISSN of this journal is/are 08876185, 18737897.

Impact Score: 4.58 h-Index: 150 SJR: 2.171 Overall Ranking: 1233



14. Assessment


Assessment is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Assessment is 1247. ISSN of this journal is/are 10731911, 15523489.

Impact Score: 5.28 h-Index: 110 SJR: 2.158 Overall Ranking: 1247


15. Affective Science


Affective Science is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Affective Science is 1282. ISSN of this journal is/are 2662205X, 26622041.

Impact Score: 4.77 h-Index: 19 SJR: 2.127 Overall Ranking: 1282


16. Journal of Affective Disorders


Journal of Affective Disorders is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Affective Disorders is 1289. ISSN of this journal is/are 01650327, 15732517.

Impact Score: 5.42 h-Index: 245 SJR: 2.121 Overall Ranking: 1289


17. Political Psychology


Political Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Political Psychology is 1372. ISSN of this journal is/are 0162895X, 14679221.

Impact Score: 5.30 h-Index: 125 SJR: 2.047 Overall Ranking: 1372


18. Journal of Abnormal Psychology


Journal of Abnormal Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Biological Psychiatry (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Journal of Abnormal Psychology is 1377. ISSN of this journal is/are 0021843X.

Impact Score: 0.00 h-Index: 228 SJR: 2.044 Overall Ranking: 1377


19. Behaviour Research and Therapy


Behaviour Research and Therapy is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Behaviour Research and Therapy is 1416. ISSN of this journal is/are 00057967, 1873622X.

Impact Score: 4.89 h-Index: 222 SJR: 2.009 Overall Ranking: 1416


20. Depression and Anxiety


Depression and Anxiety is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Depression and Anxiety is 1423. ISSN of this journal is/are 10914269, 15206394.

Impact Score: 3.64 h-Index: 168 SJR: 2.007 Overall Ranking: 1423


21. Journals of Gerontology - Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences


Journals of Gerontology - Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q1); Gerontology (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Gerontological Society of America. The overall rank of Journals of Gerontology - Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences is 1441. ISSN of this journal is/are 10795014, 17585368.

Impact Score: 3.82 h-Index: 186 SJR: 1.995 Overall Ranking: 1441


22. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology


Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology is 1622. ISSN of this journal is/are 15374424, 15374416.

Impact Score: 5.01 h-Index: 163 SJR: 1.877 Overall Ranking: 1622


23. Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment


Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment is 1730. ISSN of this journal is/are 19492723, 19492715.

Impact Score: 3.79 h-Index: 70 SJR: 1.806 Overall Ranking: 1730


24. Sleep


Sleep is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1); Neurology (clinical) (Q1); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q1); Physiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Sleep is 1745. ISSN of this journal is/are 01618105, 15509109.

Impact Score: 3.57 h-Index: 248 SJR: 1.796 Overall Ranking: 1745


25. International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology


International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology is 1750. ISSN of this journal is/are 16972600.

Impact Score: 5.21 h-Index: 59 SJR: 1.792 Overall Ranking: 1750


26. Current Addiction Reports


Current Addiction Reports is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Springer International Publishing. The overall rank of Current Addiction Reports is 1759. ISSN of this journal is/are 21962952.

Impact Score: 5.22 h-Index: 51 SJR: 1.784 Overall Ranking: 1759


27. Neuroscience of Consciousness


Neuroscience of Consciousness is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Neurology (Q1); Neurology (clinical) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Neuroscience of Consciousness is 1817. ISSN of this journal is/are 20572107.

Impact Score: 4.18 h-Index: 20 SJR: 1.75 Overall Ranking: 1817


28. Journal of Counseling Psychology


Journal of Counseling Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Journal of Counseling Psychology is 1838. ISSN of this journal is/are 220167.

Impact Score: 4.01 h-Index: 172 SJR: 1.734 Overall Ranking: 1838


29. Comprehensive Psychiatry


Comprehensive Psychiatry is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by W.B. Saunders. The overall rank of Comprehensive Psychiatry is 1868. ISSN of this journal is/are 0010440X, 15328384.

Impact Score: 5.30 h-Index: 128 SJR: 1.718 Overall Ranking: 1868


30. Psychological Assessment


Psychological Assessment is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Psychological Assessment is 1991. ISSN of this journal is/are 1939134X, 10403590.

Impact Score: 3.92 h-Index: 180 SJR: 1.669 Overall Ranking: 1991


31. Addictive Behaviors


Addictive Behaviors is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1); Toxicology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Addictive Behaviors is 2059. ISSN of this journal is/are 03064603, 18736327.

Impact Score: 4.14 h-Index: 158 SJR: 1.638 Overall Ranking: 2059


32. Behavior Therapy


Behavior Therapy is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Behavior Therapy is 2111. ISSN of this journal is/are 00057894, 18781888.

Impact Score: 4.13 h-Index: 135 SJR: 1.611 Overall Ranking: 2111


33. Psychotherapy Research


Psychotherapy Research is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Psychotherapy Research is 2193. ISSN of this journal is/are 10503307, 14684381.

Impact Score: 3.98 h-Index: 92 SJR: 1.574 Overall Ranking: 2193


34. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice


Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice is 2327. ISSN of this journal is/are 14682850, 09695893.

Impact Score: 3.70 h-Index: 126 SJR: 1.521 Overall Ranking: 2327


35. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy


Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy is 2393. ISSN of this journal is/are 10633995, 10990879.

Impact Score: 3.55 h-Index: 96 SJR: 1.497 Overall Ranking: 2393


36. npj Schizophrenia


npj Schizophrenia is a journal covering the categories related to Biological Psychiatry (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Nature Publishing Group. The overall rank of npj Schizophrenia is 2441. ISSN of this journal is/are 2334265X.

Impact Score: 4.00 h-Index: 44 SJR: 1.483 Overall Ranking: 2441


37. Chronic Stress


Chronic Stress is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1); Biological Psychiatry (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Chronic Stress is 2471. ISSN of this journal is/are 24705470.

Impact Score: 4.93 h-Index: 31 SJR: 1.472 Overall Ranking: 2471


38. Sleep Medicine Clinics


Sleep Medicine Clinics is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Neurology (clinical) (Q1); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by W.B. Saunders. The overall rank of Sleep Medicine Clinics is 2476. ISSN of this journal is/are 1556407X, 15564088.

Impact Score: 4.54 h-Index: 62 SJR: 1.472 Overall Ranking: 2476


39. Anxiety, Stress and Coping


Anxiety, Stress and Coping is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Brunner - Routledge (US). The overall rank of Anxiety, Stress and Coping is 2509. ISSN of this journal is/are 10615806, 14772205.

Impact Score: 3.19 h-Index: 91 SJR: 1.458 Overall Ranking: 2509


40. European Eating Disorders Review


European Eating Disorders Review is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of European Eating Disorders Review is 2522. ISSN of this journal is/are 10990968, 10724133.

Impact Score: 3.73 h-Index: 89 SJR: 1.454 Overall Ranking: 2522


41. Psychotherapy


Psychotherapy is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Psychotherapy is 2540. ISSN of this journal is/are 19391536, 00333204.

Impact Score: 3.49 h-Index: 97 SJR: 1.45 Overall Ranking: 2540


42. Adversity and Resilience Science


Adversity and Resilience Science is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Adversity and Resilience Science is 2587. ISSN of this journal is/are 26622416, 26622424.

Impact Score: 3.85 h-Index: 15 SJR: 1.432 Overall Ranking: 2587


43. Archives of Suicide Research


Archives of Suicide Research is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Archives of Suicide Research is 2588. ISSN of this journal is/are 15436136, 13811118.

Impact Score: 3.44 h-Index: 68 SJR: 1.432 Overall Ranking: 2588


44. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior


Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior is 2592. ISSN of this journal is/are 03630234, 1943278X.

Impact Score: 3.17 h-Index: 115 SJR: 1.432 Overall Ranking: 2592


45. Journal of Interpersonal Violence


Journal of Interpersonal Violence is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Interpersonal Violence is 2609. ISSN of this journal is/are 8862605.

Impact Score: 3.76 h-Index: 132 SJR: 1.426 Overall Ranking: 2609


46. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy


Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis A.S.. The overall rank of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is 2625. ISSN of this journal is/are 16512316, 16506073.

Impact Score: 3.98 h-Index: 78 SJR: 1.42 Overall Ranking: 2625


47. Stress and Health


Stress and Health is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. The overall rank of Stress and Health is 2652. ISSN of this journal is/are 15323005, 15322998.

Impact Score: 4.08 h-Index: 89 SJR: 1.412 Overall Ranking: 2652


48. International Psychogeriatrics


International Psychogeriatrics is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q1); Gerontology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of International Psychogeriatrics is 2807. ISSN of this journal is/are 1741203X, 10416102.

Impact Score: 2.61 h-Index: 126 SJR: 1.37 Overall Ranking: 2807


49. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors


Psychology of Addictive Behaviors is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Educational Publishing Foundation. The overall rank of Psychology of Addictive Behaviors is 2810. ISSN of this journal is/are 0893164X.

Impact Score: 2.83 h-Index: 127 SJR: 1.37 Overall Ranking: 2810


50. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice


Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice is 2928. ISSN of this journal is/are 20448341, 14760835.

Impact Score: 2.93 h-Index: 78 SJR: 1.341 Overall Ranking: 2928


51. Family Process


Family Process is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Family Process is 2972. ISSN of this journal is/are 15455300, 00147370.

Impact Score: 3.50 h-Index: 98 SJR: 1.329 Overall Ranking: 2972


52. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research


Counselling and Psychotherapy Research is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Counselling and Psychotherapy Research is 2983. ISSN of this journal is/are 14733145, 17461405.

Impact Score: 2.04 h-Index: 44 SJR: 1.326 Overall Ranking: 2983


53. Journal of Psychosomatic Research


Journal of Psychosomatic Research is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Psychosomatic Research is 3056. ISSN of this journal is/are 18791360, 00223999.

Impact Score: 3.22 h-Index: 182 SJR: 1.308 Overall Ranking: 3056


54. Journal of Clinical Psychology


Journal of Clinical Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1). It is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Clinical Psychology is 3138. ISSN of this journal is/are 00219762, 10974679.

Impact Score: 3.08 h-Index: 149 SJR: 1.288 Overall Ranking: 3138


55. Journal of Personality Assessment


Journal of Personality Assessment is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1); Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Personality Assessment is 3146. ISSN of this journal is/are 15327752, 00223891.

Impact Score: 3.16 h-Index: 122 SJR: 1.287 Overall Ranking: 3146


56. Eating Disorders


Eating Disorders is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Eating Disorders is 3228. ISSN of this journal is/are 1532530X, 10640266.

Impact Score: 3.64 h-Index: 64 SJR: 1.266 Overall Ranking: 3228


57. Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation


Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1); Biological Psychiatry (Q2). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation is 3262. ISSN of this journal is/are 20516673.

Impact Score: 2.87 h-Index: 37 SJR: 1.257 Overall Ranking: 3262


58. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice


Cognitive and Behavioral Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Cognitive and Behavioral Practice is 3274. ISSN of this journal is/are 1878187X, 10777229.

Impact Score: 3.29 h-Index: 76 SJR: 1.255 Overall Ranking: 3274


59. Cognitive Therapy and Research


Cognitive Therapy and Research is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Cognitive Therapy and Research is 3317. ISSN of this journal is/are 01475916, 15732819.

Impact Score: 2.97 h-Index: 120 SJR: 1.248 Overall Ranking: 3317


60. Journal of Family Violence


Journal of Family Violence is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Law (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Journal of Family Violence is 3351. ISSN of this journal is/are 08857482, 15732851.

Impact Score: 4.39 h-Index: 98 SJR: 1.243 Overall Ranking: 3351


61. Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science


Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Biological Psychiatry (Q2). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science is 3387. ISSN of this journal is/are 2769755X, 27697541.

Impact Score: 3.29 h-Index: 9 SJR: 1.236 Overall Ranking: 3387


62. Journal of Attention Disorders


Journal of Attention Disorders is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Attention Disorders is 3500. ISSN of this journal is/are 10870547, 15571246.

Impact Score: 3.54 h-Index: 93 SJR: 1.212 Overall Ranking: 3500


63. Addiction science & clinical practice


Addiction science & clinical practice is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Addiction science & clinical practice is 3618. ISSN of this journal is/are 19400632, 19400640.

Impact Score: 2.83 h-Index: 51 SJR: 1.187 Overall Ranking: 3618


64. Journal of Traumatic Stress


Journal of Traumatic Stress is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Journal of Traumatic Stress is 3633. ISSN of this journal is/are 15736598, 08949867.

Impact Score: 2.73 h-Index: 161 SJR: 1.185 Overall Ranking: 3633


65. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy


Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy is 3697. ISSN of this journal is/are 1942969X, 19429681.

Impact Score: 2.70 h-Index: 86 SJR: 1.173 Overall Ranking: 3697


66. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease


Journal of Alzheimer's Disease is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q2); Neuroscience (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Alzheimer's Disease is 3740. ISSN of this journal is/are 13872877, 18758908.

Impact Score: 3.01 h-Index: 188 SJR: 1.166 Overall Ranking: 3740


67. Autism and Developmental Language Impairments


Autism and Developmental Language Impairments is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Autism and Developmental Language Impairments is 3925. ISSN of this journal is/are 23969415.

Impact Score: 3.83 h-Index: 22 SJR: 1.134 Overall Ranking: 3925


68. Addictive Behaviors Reports


Addictive Behaviors Reports is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Addictive Behaviors Reports is 3997. ISSN of this journal is/are 23528532.

Impact Score: 2.94 h-Index: 41 SJR: 1.12 Overall Ranking: 3997


69. Clinical Gerontologist


Clinical Gerontologist is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Gerontology (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Clinical Gerontologist is 4482. ISSN of this journal is/are 15452301, 07317115.

Impact Score: 3.04 h-Index: 46 SJR: 1.046 Overall Ranking: 4482


70. Research in Psychotherapy: Psychopathology, Process and Outcome


Research in Psychotherapy: Psychopathology, Process and Outcome is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Society for Psychotherapy Research (SPR - Italia). The overall rank of Research in Psychotherapy: Psychopathology, Process and Outcome is 4521. ISSN of this journal is/are 22398031.

Impact Score: 3.24 h-Index: 21 SJR: 1.04 Overall Ranking: 4521


71. Depression Research and Treatment


Depression Research and Treatment is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Depression Research and Treatment is 4761. ISSN of this journal is/are 20901321, 2090133X.

Impact Score: 1.94 h-Index: 39 SJR: 1.008 Overall Ranking: 4761


72. Journal of Personality Disorders


Journal of Personality Disorders is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Guilford Publications. The overall rank of Journal of Personality Disorders is 4825. ISSN of this journal is/are 0885579X, 19432763.

Impact Score: 2.93 h-Index: 109 SJR: 1.001 Overall Ranking: 4825


73. Clinical Psychology in Europe


Clinical Psychology in Europe is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by PsychOpen. The overall rank of Clinical Psychology in Europe is 4853. ISSN of this journal is/are 26253410.

Impact Score: 2.02 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.996 Overall Ranking: 4853


74. Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition


Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q2). It is published by Society for Applied Research in Memory and Cognition. The overall rank of Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition is 4879. ISSN of this journal is/are 22113681.

Impact Score: 2.09 h-Index: 55 SJR: 0.993 Overall Ranking: 4879


75. Aggression and Violent Behavior


Aggression and Violent Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Pathology and Forensic Medicine (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Aggression and Violent Behavior is 4995. ISSN of this journal is/are 18736335, 13591789.

Impact Score: 4.04 h-Index: 137 SJR: 0.979 Overall Ranking: 4995


76. Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice


Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice is 4996. ISSN of this journal is/are 21604096, 2160410X.

Impact Score: 1.55 h-Index: 18 SJR: 0.979 Overall Ranking: 4996


77. Eating and Weight Disorders


Eating and Weight Disorders is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Springer International Publishing AG. The overall rank of Eating and Weight Disorders is 4997. ISSN of this journal is/are 11244909, 15901262.

Impact Score: 2.96 h-Index: 66 SJR: 0.979 Overall Ranking: 4997


78. Perspectives on Behavior Science


Perspectives on Behavior Science is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by Springer International Publishing AG. The overall rank of Perspectives on Behavior Science is 5002. ISSN of this journal is/are 25208969, 25208977.

Impact Score: 3.99 h-Index: 46 SJR: 0.979 Overall Ranking: 5002


79. Journal of Trauma and Dissociation


Journal of Trauma and Dissociation is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Trauma and Dissociation is 5069. ISSN of this journal is/are 15299740, 15299732.

Impact Score: 2.39 h-Index: 61 SJR: 0.971 Overall Ranking: 5069


80. Death Studies


Death Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Death Studies is 5092. ISSN of this journal is/are 10917683, 07481187.

Impact Score: 3.77 h-Index: 85 SJR: 0.969 Overall Ranking: 5092


81. Clinical Neuropsychologist


Clinical Neuropsychologist is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q2); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Clinical Neuropsychologist is 5104. ISSN of this journal is/are 13854046, 17444144.

Impact Score: 3.28 h-Index: 101 SJR: 0.968 Overall Ranking: 5104


82. Stigma and Health


Stigma and Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Stigma and Health is 5294. ISSN of this journal is/are 23766964, 23766972.

Impact Score: 2.61 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.947 Overall Ranking: 5294


83. American Journal on Addictions


American Journal on Addictions is a journal covering the categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of American Journal on Addictions is 5325. ISSN of this journal is/are 10550496, 15210391.

Impact Score: 2.14 h-Index: 92 SJR: 0.943 Overall Ranking: 5325


84. Psychology, Health and Medicine


Psychology, Health and Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q2); Clinical Psychology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Psychology, Health and Medicine is 5401. ISSN of this journal is/are 13548506, 14653966.

Impact Score: 2.68 h-Index: 82 SJR: 0.935 Overall Ranking: 5401


85. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy


Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy is a journal covering the categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q2). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy is 5470. ISSN of this journal is/are 14691833, 13524658.

Impact Score: 2.19 h-Index: 81 SJR: 0.926 Overall Ranking: 5470


86. Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry


Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Springer International Publishing AG. The overall rank of Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry is 5507. ISSN of this journal is/are 21963061.

Impact Score: 3.02 h-Index: 30 SJR: 0.921 Overall Ranking: 5507


87. SLEEP Advances


SLEEP Advances is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2); Clinical Psychology (Q2); Neurology (clinical) (Q2); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q2); Physiology (medical) (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of SLEEP Advances is 5521. ISSN of this journal is/are 26325012.

Impact Score: 2.42 h-Index: 12 SJR: 0.92 Overall Ranking: 5521


88. Behaviour Change


Behaviour Change is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q2); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q2). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Behaviour Change is 5551. ISSN of this journal is/are 20497768, 08134839.

Impact Score: 2.27 h-Index: 47 SJR: 0.915 Overall Ranking: 5551


89. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health


Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health is 5593. ISSN of this journal is/are 19359705, 19359713.

Impact Score: 2.71 h-Index: 44 SJR: 0.911 Overall Ranking: 5593


90. Eating Behaviors


Eating Behaviors is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Eating Behaviors is 5618. ISSN of this journal is/are 18737358, 14710153.

Impact Score: 2.71 h-Index: 91 SJR: 0.908 Overall Ranking: 5618


91. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society


Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q2); Neurology (clinical) (Q2); Neuroscience (miscellaneous) (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society is 5650. ISSN of this journal is/are 13556177, 14697661.

Impact Score: 3.18 h-Index: 150 SJR: 0.905 Overall Ranking: 5650


92. Journal of Affective Disorders Reports


Journal of Affective Disorders Reports is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Affective Disorders Reports is 5659. ISSN of this journal is/are 26669153.

Impact Score: 1.96 h-Index: 34 SJR: 0.904 Overall Ranking: 5659


93. Research in Developmental Disabilities


Research in Developmental Disabilities is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q2); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Research in Developmental Disabilities is 5700. ISSN of this journal is/are 18733379, 08914222.

Impact Score: 2.85 h-Index: 117 SJR: 0.9 Overall Ranking: 5700


94. Counselling Psychology Quarterly


Counselling Psychology Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q2); Clinical Psychology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Counselling Psychology Quarterly is 5761. ISSN of this journal is/are 09515070, 14693674.

Impact Score: 2.51 h-Index: 48 SJR: 0.893 Overall Ranking: 5761


95. Psychoradiology


Psychoradiology is a journal covering the categories related to Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging (Q1); Artificial Intelligence (Q2); Clinical Psychology (Q2); Neurology (clinical) (Q2); Neuroscience (miscellaneous) (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Psychoradiology is 5782. ISSN of this journal is/are 26344416.

Impact Score: 2.18 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.891 Overall Ranking: 5782


96. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry


Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry is a journal covering the categories related to Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry is 5806. ISSN of this journal is/are 13591045.

Impact Score: 2.67 h-Index: 67 SJR: 0.888 Overall Ranking: 5806


97. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse


American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Informa Healthcare. The overall rank of American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse is 5825. ISSN of this journal is/are 10979891, 00952990.

Impact Score: 2.45 h-Index: 85 SJR: 0.886 Overall Ranking: 5825


98. Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy


Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy is 5907. ISSN of this journal is/are 15286916, 08854726.

Impact Score: 2.08 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.878 Overall Ranking: 5907


99. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education


European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q2); Clinical Psychology (Q2); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education is 5929. ISSN of this journal is/are 21748144, 22549625.

Impact Score: 3.24 h-Index: 30 SJR: 0.876 Overall Ranking: 5929


100. Psychological Services


Psychological Services is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q2); Clinical Psychology (Q2). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Psychological Services is 5947. ISSN of this journal is/are 15411559.

Impact Score: 1.85 h-Index: 63 SJR: 0.875 Overall Ranking: 5947








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Clinical Psychology or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Clinical Psychology


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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