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Welcome to the American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation

ISSN: 1548-7776
Open Access | Peer-Reviewed | Continuous Publication

The American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to publishing high-quality research and scholarship focused on psychiatric rehabilitation, mental health recovery, and related service systems. The journal provides a platform for the dissemination of knowledge that supports individuals with mental health conditions in achieving meaningful life outcomes through evidence-based interventions, service innovations, and recovery-oriented practices.

The journal invites original empirical studies, reviews, and theoretical or policy-focused contributions that reflect interdisciplinary perspectives from fields such as psychiatry, psychology, social work, public health, occupational therapy, and education. Priority is given to work that advances understanding of rehabilitation practices, community integration, and systemic responses to mental health challenges.

Published articles follow a continuous publication model and are made freely available under an open access license, ensuring wide dissemination and accessibility to researchers, practitioners, and policy stakeholders.

Scope of the Journal

- Psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery models
- Psychosocial and cognitive-behavioral interventions
- Community-based mental health services
- Education, employment, and housing support in mental health care
- Integrated care models and systems-level approaches
- Mental health policy, training, and service evaluation

This journal aims to support academic inquiry and practical innovation in psychiatric rehabilitation by fostering a space for knowledge exchange across clinical, academic, and community-based settings.