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American Journal of Psychiatry

ISSN (print): 0002-953X | ISSN (online): 1535-7228

Official Journal of the American Psychiatric Association

Editor-in-Chief: Ned H. Kalin, M.D.

Impact Factor: 18.112 Total Citations: 48,206

2020 Journal Citation Reports® (Clarivate Analytics, 2021)

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The American Journal of Psychiatry Introduces New Board Members
The American Journal of Psychiatry is pleased to announce the appointment of the following individuals to the Editorial Board:
  • Olusola Ajilore, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Eraka P.J. Bath, M.D.
  • David C. Henderson, M.D.
  • Yasmin Hurd, Ph.D.
  • Dikoma C. Shungu, Ph.D.
Deputy Editor Elisabeth Binder Elected to National Academy of Medicine
The American Journal of Psychiatry congratulates Deputy Editor Elisabeth Binder, M.D., Ph.D., on her election as a member of the National Academy of Medicine. Read more»
Deputy Editor Kathleen Brady Receives Julius Axelrod Mentorship Award
The American Journal of Psychiatry congratulates Deputy Editor Kathleen Brady, M.D., Ph.D., on receiving the 2020 Julius Axelrod Mentorship Award from the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology. Read more»

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New Honors for AJP
In 2019, the Journal was cited as having two of the top articles of clinical importance to psychiatry as determined by NEJM Journal Watch Psychiatry. In addition, the Journal published three articles named by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation in its list of the top advancements and breakthroughs of 2019 by its grantees, prizewinners, and scientific council members. No other publication had more than one article on this list. See what articles made the lists.

Brain Stimulation Treatment for Severe Depression
The New York Times recently reported on an American Journal of Psychiatry article that examined participants enrolled in a clinical trial of deep brain stimulation of the subcallosal cingulate for treatment-resistant depression.

Voted DBIO Top 100
The American Journal of Psychiatry was named one of the 100 most influential journals in biology and medicine over the last 100 years by the Special Libraries Association.