World Psychiatry

World Psychiatry, abbreviated as WORLD PSYCHIATRY (ISSN: 1723-8617), is the official journal of the World Psychiatric Association and stands as the preeminent publication in the field of psychiatry. With a staggering 2026 Impact Factor of 79.500 and a JCR Quartile ranking of Q1, it is consistently ranked first among all journals in psychiatry and mental health, reflecting its unparalleled influence and citation impact. The journal’s scope encompasses the full spectrum of psychiatric research, with a particular emphasis on clinically relevant studies that shape global mental health policy and practice. It publishes a curated selection of high-impact content, including original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and incisive editorials, alongside special articles and position statements from leading international experts. Notably, World Psychiatry does not accept unsolicited manuscripts; instead, it features invited contributions from the world’s foremost authorities, ensuring that each issue delivers cutting-edge, authoritative perspectives on topics such as diagnostic classification, psychopharmacology, psychosocial interventions, and mental health service delivery. The target audience includes psychiatrists, psychologists, neuroscientists, public health researchers, and policymakers. A key feature is its fully open access model, ensuring that all articles are freely available to readers worldwide, maximizing dissemination and impact. Published by Wiley on behalf of the World Psychiatric Association, the journal’s extraordinary Impact Factor—far exceeding any other psychiatry title—and its Q1 standing solidify its status as the definitive voice in the discipline, setting the gold standard for scholarly communication in global mental health.