Membership
Supporting researchers, clinicians, and institutions dedicated to advancing depression and mental health treatment through evidence-based publication.
Journal of Depression and Therapy Membership
Designed for mental health professionals, researchers, academic institutions, and healthcare organizations committed to improving outcomes in depression care and therapeutic interventions.
Membership creates a sustainable publishing pathway with transparent APC support and personalized editorial guidance for your mental health research.
The Journal of Depression and Therapy is an open access, peer-reviewed publication advancing clinical and translational research in depression, mood disorders, anxiety, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and mental health interventions. Our membership program supports the scientific community by reducing publication costs, providing predictable access to dissemination, and reinforcing ethical, patient-centered mental health scholarship.
Membership benefits universities, psychiatric research institutes, mental health clinics, healthcare systems, research foundations, and individual investigators. Membership funds directly support editorial operations, rigorous peer review, professional production, and long-term archiving of mental health research.
What membership supports: Expert editorial triage, rigorous peer review coordination, ethics screening, data availability guidance, professional production, and open access distribution for depression and mental health research worldwide.
Financial Predictability
Transform APCs into an annual plan, helping research teams manage budgets while maintaining high-quality mental health publication output.
Scholarly Visibility
Open access distribution and structured metadata ensure your depression research reaches clinicians, policy makers, and multidisciplinary collaborators globally.
Editorial Support
Members receive proactive guidance on manuscript structure, clinical reporting standards, and journal-specific requirements for mental health studies.
Community Recognition
Each membership includes a certificate acknowledging your commitment to advancing depression and mental health scholarship.
Tailored for psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health researchers, and independent investigators who publish regularly in depression and therapy research. This tier provides flexible APC relief while supporting consistent publishing schedules. Unlimited manuscript submissions are available during the membership term, excluding special issues.
- Discounted or waived APC allowances for accepted manuscripts
- Guidance on clinical reporting standards, ethical statements, and data availability
- Priority access to language and formatting support
- Membership certificate for professional recognition
- Ability to publish as author or co-author during active term
| Duration | Original Amount (USD) | Member Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | $6,480 | |
| 2 Years | $7,560 |
Supporting graduate and postgraduate trainees building careers in mental health research. This option offers APC relief and mentorship aligned with academic growth, ideal for thesis projects, clinical case series, and early research programs in depression and psychotherapy.
- Unlimited submissions during membership term (excluding special issues)
- Eligibility to publish as primary author or co-author
- Membership certificate for career development
- Access to author guidance on compliance, consent, and reporting standards
Applicants must submit a recommendation letter from a faculty advisor or research supervisor confirming student status.
| Duration | Original Amount (USD) | Member Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | $4,440 | |
| 2 Years | $5,040 |
Built for universities, psychiatric departments, mental health clinics, and research centers publishing regularly in depression and therapy. Provides structured APC relief across multiple teams while simplifying budgeting and administrative coordination for group publishing programs.
- Shared APC allowances for eligible institutional authors
- Centralized documentation for finance or library offices
- Recognition of institutional partnership on the journal platform
- Membership certificate and onboarding support for designated contacts
| Duration | Amount (USD) | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | $9,500 | 20 manuscripts APC waiver |
| 2 Years | $12,500 | 30 manuscripts APC waiver |
To begin, email [email protected] with the details below. Our membership team will respond with confirmation steps and a short intake form.
Provide your full name, affiliation, and contact information.
Specify the journal name and membership tier you are requesting.
Share a billing address and the primary administrator for the membership.
We review applications promptly and confirm eligibility, pricing, and APC coverage details before enrollment.
- Membership benefits must be used within the active term and do not roll over unless specified.
- Renew before expiration to avoid interruptions in membership services.
- A 10% renewal discount is provided for early renewals confirmed before the term ends.
- Membership supports APC relief after acceptance and does not guarantee publication.
Are APC benefits applied to rejected manuscripts?
No. APC waivers or discounts apply only after a manuscript completes peer review and is formally accepted.
Can co-authors use the membership?
Yes. Co-authors affiliated with the membership holder can receive APC relief within coverage limits.
Do special issues qualify?
Unlimited submission benefits exclude special issues, but separate special issue discounts may be offered.
Can we upgrade membership?
Yes. Contact the membership team at any time to request an upgrade with a revised agreement.
Join the Membership Program
Support depression and mental health research with an inclusive, predictable, and ethical publishing pathway.