Introduction

Epistora Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health (EJPBH) is a premier peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to advancing the understanding, treatment and prevention of mental health disorders. Established to bridge psychiatric research with compassionate clinical care, EJPBH serves as a global platform for psychiatrists, psychologists, neuroscientists and mental health professionals to disseminate transformative discoveries that improve lives

The journal embraces the full spectrum of psychiatry and behavioral health - from mood disorders and addiction medicine to psychotherapy, psychopharmacology and community mental health. With a rigorous double-blind peer review process and rapid publication workflow, we ensure that high-impact research reaches clinicians, policymakers and communities without delay. All articles are published under the CC BY 4.0 license, enabling unrestricted access, reuse and maximum societal impact

Our commitment extends beyond traditional publishing. We actively promote interdisciplinary collaboration, destigmatization of mental illness, and evidence-based interventions. By combining scholarly excellence with modern publishing innovations - including rapid peer review and digital preservation - EJPBH is shaping the future of psychiatric and behavioral health communication

Aim & Scope

Aim: To accelerate mental health innovation and compassionate care by publishing high-quality, rigorously peer-reviewed research across all domains of psychiatry and behavioral health. We aim to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, support mental health equity and provide an inclusive open access home for transformative science

Scope: The journal welcomes original research articles, comprehensive reviews, short communications, clinical case reports, commentaries and intervention evaluations covering, but not limited to:

Mood Disorders Addiction Medicine Psychotherapy Community Mental Health Neuropsychiatry Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Geriatric Psychiatry Crisis Intervention Trauma & PTSD Eating Disorders Psychopharmacology Behavioral Interventions Suicide Prevention Digital Mental Health Anxiety Disorders Bipolar Disorder Schizophrenia Personality Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Sleep Disorders Forensic Psychiatry Cultural Psychiatry Psychoneuroimmunology Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Mindfulness-Based Interventions Ketamine & Novel Therapeutics Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Telepsychiatry Psychiatric Rehabilitation Stigma Reduction Mental Health Policy Peer Support Models Trauma-Informed Care

Article Types

  • Original Research - Full-length clinical trials, epidemiological studies, and intervention research. Up to 8,000 words with comprehensive methodology and data transparency
  • Review Articles - Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and comprehensive surveys with clinical recommendations. Up to 6,000 words
  • Short Communications - Urgent findings, preliminary results, and time-sensitive mental health discoveries requiring rapid dissemination. Up to 2,500 words with concise presentation
  • Clinical Case Reports - Unique presentations, novel therapeutic approaches, and significant clinical observations in psychiatry with evidence-based analysis
  • Commentaries - Expert perspectives on mental health policy, emerging trends, ethical considerations, and future challenges in psychiatry
  • Intervention Reviews - Evidence-based evaluations of psychotherapeutic and pharmacological interventions with clinical implications

Mission & Values

Accelerate mental health innovation through trusted open access. Core principles: scientific rigour, patient dignity and autonomy, constructive peer review, rapid decisions, global accessibility without financial barriers. Bridging psychiatric research with compassionate care - stigma reduction, treatment access, prevention strategies, holistic wellbeing and recovery-oriented systems

Indexing & Archiving

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Published content is maintained through structured digital preservation and accessibility practices designed to support long-term scholarly availability and continued research access