Journal of Women's Mental Health

Journal of Women's Mental Health

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Join the global community of psychiatrists, psychologists, and researchers advancing women's mental health. Publish your research on perinatal mental health, trauma, anxiety, depression, and gender-specific psychological care with substantial savings and dedicated editorial support and global research visibility.

Why Clinicians Choose JWMH Membership

Publishing impactful research on women's mental health should not be limited by publication costs. JWMH Membership provides substantial APC savings, priority manuscript processing, and dedicated editorial support to help you share your clinical insights and research discoveries with the global mental health community. Whether you are a psychiatrist studying perinatal depression, a psychologist investigating trauma-informed care for women, or a researcher examining hormonal influences on mood disorders, our membership program maximizes your publishing investment while supporting your important work in this critical area of healthcare. Members benefit from streamlined submission processes and personalized editorial guidance throughout the publication journey.

The Journal of Women's Mental Health has established itself as a respected venue for research addressing the unique psychological and psychiatric needs of women across the lifespan. Our scope encompasses perinatal mental health, reproductive psychiatry, menopause-related mood changes, gender-specific trauma responses, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and the intersection of physical and mental health in women. As a member, you join a supportive community of clinicians and scientists dedicated to improving mental health outcomes for women worldwide through rigorous research, compassionate clinical care, and evidence-based treatment approaches that address the specific needs of female patients.

Membership benefits extend beyond publication savings to include access to our network of leading women's mental health researchers, opportunities to contribute to special issues on emerging topics, and priority consideration for invited reviews that showcase your expertise in this vital field of healthcare and mental wellness.

Member Benefits

Reduced Publication Fees

Save between 20% and 40% on article processing charges depending on your tier. These savings are particularly valuable for clinician-researchers balancing practice with scholarly publication across multiple studies.

Priority Peer Review

Your manuscripts receive expedited review from specialists in women's mental health. Timely publication ensures your clinical findings reach practitioners who can apply them to patient care without delay.

Dedicated Support

Access personalized assistance from our membership team throughout submission and publication. Our staff understands the sensitive nature of mental health research and provides respectful, professional guidance.

Global Visibility

Your research reaches psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers worldwide through our indexed open access platform, maximizing clinical impact and academic citations for your scholarly contributions to the field.

Flexible Publishing

Apply benefits to any manuscript where you are corresponding author, including original research, case reports, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines for women's mental health care.

Early Career Support

Residents, fellows, and postdoctoral researchers qualify for 50% reduced fees. Early career members also receive mentorship connections with established women's mental health investigators and clinical researchers.

Membership Tiers

Select the plan that matches your women's mental health research needs

Individual Clinician

$299/year
  • 20% discount on all APCs
  • Up to 5 manuscripts per year
  • Priority editorial handling
  • Quarterly newsletter updates
  • Membership certificate

Department

Custom
  • Up to 40% discount on APCs
  • Unlimited manuscripts
  • Unlimited member accounts
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Training workshops offered
  • Research partnerships

Institutional Membership

Academic medical centers, psychiatry departments, and women's health institutes benefit from comprehensive institutional agreements covering all affiliated clinicians, residents, and researchers studying women's mental health disorders, gender-specific psychiatric conditions, and reproductive psychiatry. Our institutional plans provide volume discounts and centralized administration for teaching hospitals and research universities with active women's mental health programs.

Duration Investment Articles Per Article
1 Year $4,500 12 $375
2 Years $7,500 25 $300

Corporate Membership

Pharmaceutical companies and mental health organizations gain credibility through peer-reviewed publication of clinical trials and treatment outcome studies focused on women's psychological wellbeing, mental health treatment outcomes, and therapeutic intervention efficacy.

Tier Articles Standard Member
Bronze 8/year $4,800 $3,120
Silver 15/year $9,000 $5,850

Frequently Asked Questions

What topics does JWMH cover?

We publish peer-reviewed research on perinatal mental health, postpartum depression and anxiety, reproductive psychiatry, menopause-related mood disorders, trauma and PTSD in women, eating disorders, substance use, and the intersection of physical illness with psychological wellbeing in female patients across all ages.

Can I transfer unused benefits when renewing early?

Yes. Members who renew before expiration receive a 10% loyalty discount and can transfer remaining publication benefits to the new term, providing flexibility for ongoing research projects and grant cycles.

Do unused publication slots roll over?

Benefits must be used within your membership period unless you renew early. We recommend planning your publication schedule to maximize value, especially for longitudinal studies with phased completion and multi-year data collection periods.

Can multiple clinicians share institutional membership?

Yes, institutional and corporate memberships cover all affiliated psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and researchers. Individual memberships are tied to one corresponding author but can be used for any qualifying manuscript.

How do I apply for membership?

Contact our team at [email protected] with your specialty and expected publication volume. We will guide you through the application and recommend the tier that best supports your women's mental health research publishing goals.

About Journal of Women's Mental Health: JWMH is a peer-reviewed open access journal dedicated to advancing psychological and psychiatric care for women. We publish research on perinatal mental health, reproductive psychiatry, trauma-informed care, mood disorders, anxiety, eating disorders, and the unique mental health challenges women face across the lifespan. Our mission is improving mental health outcomes for women through rigorous research, compassionate clinical practice, collaborative global knowledge sharing, and evidence-based clinical guidelines development for women's mental health services and treatment programs.

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