Top Mental Health Journals Everybody Should Know About

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Mental health journals publish peer-reviewed research that informs therapy, treatment, and policy.

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The Lancet Psychiatry

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JAMA Psychiatry

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JAMA Psychiatry

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Biological Psychiatry

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American Journal of Psychiatry

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Psychological Medicine

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Journal of Affective Disorders

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Schizophrenia Bulletin

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Clinical Psychology Review

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