Journal of Woman's Mental Health

About The Journal

Journal of Women's Mental Health (JWMH) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research on mental health issues affecting women. JWMH serves as a vital platform for the dissemination of evidence-based studies, original research, review articles, editorial perspectives, and commentaries from various scientific disciplines and clinical settings. The journal aims to foster a deeper understanding of women’s mental health and address the unique psychological, biological, and social factors influencing well-being.
 

As an open-access publication, JWMH ensures that all research remains freely accessible, promoting the international exchange of ideas and advancements in the field. The journal upholds rigorous peer-review standards and encourages authors to submit manuscripts that reflect the latest developments in women's mental health research.
 

Scope of the Journal:

JWMH covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

• Mental Health & Psychological Disorders: Anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, eating disorders, ADHD in women, and trauma-related disorders.
• Reproductive & Sexual Health: Contraception, abortion, hormone therapy, menopause, and gynecologic cancers.
• Medical & Psychological Comorbidities: Autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular health, breast cancer, and HIV/AIDS.
• Social & Cultural Influences: The mental health of immigrants, refugees, Indigenous and First Nation women.
• Special Populations & Life Stages: Child and adolescent mental health, aging and elderly women’s well-being.
• Legal & Ethical Issues: Infanticide, reproductive rights, and access to mental health care.

Why Publish with JWMH?

• Global Reach: Open-access publishing ensures worldwide visibility and accessibility for your research.
• Impact & Visibility: Articles are freely available, increasing readership and engagement.
• Rigorous Peer Review: Each submission undergoes a thorough review process to ensure academic integrity.
• Interdisciplinary Approach: Contributions from multiple fields create a diverse and comprehensive discussion on women’s mental health.
   

Manuscript Review and Publication Process

1. Submission: Authors submit their research papers to the journal's editorial office, Online Submission Form or Manuscript Zone.

2. Initial Screening: The editorial office conducts an initial screening to ensure that the submission meets the journal's scope and formatting requirements.

3. Assignment to Reviewers: The editor assigns the submission to external reviewers who have expertise in the relevant field.

4. Review Process: Reviewers evaluate the submission for its scientific rigor, originality, methodology, and significance. They provide detailed feedback and recommendations for improvement.

5. Editorial Decision: Based on the reviewers' feedback, the editor makes a decision on the submission, which can include acceptance, revision, or rejection.

6. Author Revision: If the submission requires revisions, the authors are given the opportunity to revise their paper based on the reviewers' comments.

7. Final Decision: The editor evaluates the revised submission and makes a final decision on acceptance or rejection.

8. Publication: Accepted papers are published in the journal, typically under an open access model, making them freely available to readers.
 

Article Processing Charge (APC):

To maintain the journal’s open-access model and support high-quality publication processes, JWMH applies an Article Processing Charge (APC). This fee helps cover editorial management, peer review, and online hosting, ensuring that published content remains freely accessible to all.

Editorial Board Members:

• Josep Canete Crespillo - Mental Health and Addicttions, Mataró.
• Ines Macamo Raimundo - University Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
• Hourieh Shamshiri Milani - Shahid Beheshti University

Testimonials:

1. I can not say enough about how good my experience working with OAP was. Submission is easy, and responses from the editorial staff respond promptly and professionally. The entire process from submission to PDF was completed in weeks rather than months.

Phillip Brumm - University of Wisconsin-Madison

2. My experience was very positive working with OAP. My manuscript review was very thorough and I appreciated the attention to detail. I would recommend submitting a manuscript.

Patricia Doyle-Baker - University of Calgary

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