Journal Overview

The IJ Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (IJPBS), published by Brieflands, is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering global communication in psychiatry, psychology, and behavioral sciences. The journal provides a platform for high-quality original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case reports, and other scholarly contributions, covering topics such as clinical psychiatry, psychopharmacology, neuropsychiatry, and behavioral interventions. With a focus on interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary studies, IJPBS addresses critical issues in mental health, cognitive and emotional processes, and the relationship between behavior and societal health. Each submission undergoes rigorous evaluation for relevance, scientific merit, and adherence to the journal’s scope, ensuring impactful contributions to the field.

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Scope

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, more journal information

COPE member

Since 2017

Copyright Policy

CC BY-NC 4.0

Publishing Access

Open Access

Journal Metrics

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JIF 2025

0.8

CiteScore 2025

1.2

Time to first decision

76 days

Accept to publication

14 days

Acceptance rate

21%

Open peer review

223

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Recent Articles

8 articles2026-09-30Vol. 20Issue 3

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30
Sep
2026
Review Article

Effectiveness of Compassion-Focused Therapy on Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Single-Case Experimental Design

Sajad KhanjaniORCID,
Banafsheh Gharraee,
Aliakbar ForoughiORCID,
Parya MojtahedzadehORCID,
Yazdan Naderi RajehORCID,
Moslem RajabiORCID*
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20
Jul
2026
Trazodone in the Management of Sundowning Syndrome of Dementia: A Clinical Perspective
Review Article

Trazodone in the Management of Sundowning Syndrome of Dementia: A Clinical Perspective

Arash Askari NoghaniORCID,
Zanireh SalimiORCID,
Reza BidakiORCID,
Farshad AbediORCID*
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19
Jul
2026
Beyond Decontamination: Family-Centered Psychosocial Consequences of CBRN Events
Review Article

Beyond Decontamination: Family-Centered Psychosocial Consequences of CBRN Events

Sajjad NarimaniORCID,
Hesam Seyedin*,
Shandiz MoslehiORCID,
Asghar TavanORCID
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6
Jul
2026
Systematic Review

Systematic Review of Positive Affect Therapy on a Variety of Neurotic Disorders

Behrooz DolatshahiORCID*,
Mohsen LotfiORCID,
Shima ShakibaORCID
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28
Jul
2026
Exploring Nurses' Experiences of Caring for Patients Following a Suicide Attempt: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study
Research Article

Exploring Nurses' Experiences of Caring for Patients Following a Suicide Attempt: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study

Maysam Safari Nezhad,
Amir Jalali*,
Parvin AbbasiORCID,
Rostam Jalali,
Alireza Abdi,
Ali Akbar Vaisi Raygani
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Jul
2026
20
Jul
2026
When Empathy Becomes a Risk: Psychotherapists' Vulnerability in the Aftermath of Collective Trauma
19
Jul
2026
Post-War Cognitive and Psychosocial Challenges in the Academic Workplace: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on Occupational Health and Psychiatry