| British Journal of Psychiatry | |
|---|---|
| Former name(s) | Asylum Journal, Journal of Mental Science |
| Abbreviated title (ISO) | Br. J. Psychiatry |
| Discipline | Psychiatry |
| Language | English |
| Edited by | Peter Tyrer |
| Publication details | |
| Publisher | Royal College of Psychiatrists (United Kingdom) |
| Publication history | 1853–present |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Open access | After 12 months |
| Impact factor (2009) |
5.780 |
| Indexing | |
| ISSN | 0007-1250 (print) 1472-1465 (web) |
| LCCN | 89649366 |
| CODEN | BJPYAJ |
| OCLC number | 1537306 |
| Links | |
The British Journal of Psychiatry is a peer-reviewed medical journal published monthly by the Royal College of Psychiatrists containing original research, systematic reviews, commentaries on contentious articles, short reports, a comprehensive book review section, and a correspondence column relating to the area of psychiatry. According to the journal's editor, the primary audience is psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and all professionals with an interest in mental health.[1] Its editor-in-chief is Peter Tyrer.
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The journal was established in 1853 as the Asylum Journal in 1853 and named Journal of Mental Science from 1858 to 1963, when it obtained its present name.[1]
A series of supplements, when published, provide in-depth coverage of topics.[1]
According to the Journal Citation Reports, its 2009 impact factor is 5.780.[1]
The complete archive of contents from 1855 to the present is available online. All content from January 2000 on is made freely available 1 year after publication.[2]