Dear Colleagues,

I am happy to report to you that since the launch of the journal in May 2008, we have received and published high quality interesting articles and have started to build our readership. We invite contributions from a variety of scientific disciplines related to all aspects of psychiatric disorders including, but not limited to, the etiology, developmental pathways, risk factors, epidemiology, cultural issues, biomarkers, empirically-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, translation of research findings into clinical practice and service, and prevention of psychiatric disorders.

Additionally, we invite timely Commentaries, Reviews and Opinion papers. We seek to stimulate critical debates about current developments and/or controversies related to psychiatric disorders and mental health. All submissions will undergo a rigorous, fair and prompt editorial peer review.

We look forward to receiving your submissions. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact the Editor-in-Chief with your suggestions or if you would like to discuss the suitability of your contribution to Clinical Medicine: Psychiatry.

What is the advantage to you of publishing in Clinical Medicine: Psychiatry?

• Full open access: everyone can read your article and you retain copyright in it

• Publishing decision within 2 weeks of submission

• Your paper will not be rejected due to lack of space and will be published immediately on acceptance

• Prompt and fair peer review from two expert peer reviewers

• Frequent updates on your paper’s status

• Friendly responsive staff

Aims and scope:

Clinical Medicine: Psychiatry is a journal that publishes papers in all aspects of the diagnosis, management and prevention of psychiatric disorders.

What a previous author said:

"The publishing process of this journal was a most pleasant and productive experience. I was particularly impressed with the regular updates of the progress of my submission. Many other journals receive a submission and authors may not hear anything for months. I appreciate your notification policy."

In summary:

The advantages of a younger journal such as Clinical Medicine: Psychiatry are numerous but in essence allow us a greater flexibility and responsiveness to authors and readers that older journals cannot match.

Next steps:

• Visit the journal's home page (full open access to all articles)
  
  

• Get a manuscript in preparation approved for peer review
  
  

• Submit a manuscript now (fast 3-step submission process)
  
  

Yours sincerely,

Dr Jaswinder Kaur Ghuman

Editor-in-Chief

Clinical Medicine: Psychiatry