BMC Psychiatry

Overview

BMC Psychiatry is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that encompasses a wide range of topics related to psychiatric disorders.

Welcomes both basic and applied science articles, as well as research exploring innovative treatments, service delivery methods and social psychiatry
Promotes the participation of service users, patient representatives, and advisors to ensure that their perspectives are represented

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The intricate relationship between sleep problems and psychiatric disorders presents a fertile ground for exploration and understanding.

Collection

Psychiatric conditions are highly prevalent among patients undergoing surgical procedures and are associated with increased perioperative risk,...

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BMC Psychiatry welcomes submissions to the collection on Microbiome and psychiatric disorders - Part II.

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Supporting the Sustainable Developmental Goals

We are proud to acknowledge that over 50% of the articles published in this journal in 2025 were related to one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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