International Journal of Mental Health Systems: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 1752-4458 · BioMed Central · Psychology
Half of the articles International Journal of Mental Health Systems accepted in 2022 were accepted within 209 days of submission (n = 55); the middle half took 165–307 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does International Journal of Mental Health Systems take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 55 | 165 | 209 | 307 | — | 0.0% | 0% |
| 2021 | 74 | 117 | 163 | 231 | — | 0.0% | 0% |
| 2020 | 96 | 86 | 137 | 201 | — | 0.0% | 0% |
- 2026: not shown yet — a year is reported once late-indexed articles have arrived (at least 180 days after it ends).
Distribution in 2022
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| Days | Articles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 30–59 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 60–89 | 3 | 5.5% |
| 90–119 | 5 | 9.1% |
| 120–149 | 2 | 3.6% |
| 150–179 | 12 | 21.8% |
| 180–209 | 6 | 10.9% |
| 210–239 | 3 | 5.5% |
| 240–269 | 5 | 9.1% |
| 270–299 | 1 | 1.8% |
| 300–329 | 6 | 10.9% |
| 330–359 | 3 | 5.5% |
| 360+ | 9 | 16.4% |
From acceptance to online publication
After acceptance, half of the 2022 articles appeared online within 18 days (middle half 14–26 days, n = 55).
From submission to online publication, the median was 233 days (middle half 182–330 days, n = 55).
Read these numbers carefully
- These times describe articles the journal accepted. Rejected manuscripts never appear in public data, so they cannot tell you how long a rejection takes.
- Dates are the ones the publisher deposited with PubMed. Some publishers record the date a revised manuscript arrived as the submission date, which makes review look faster.
- Invited articles and special issues can move faster than regular submissions.
Open access status and publishing fees
Open access (listed in DOAJ). Listed APC: $3,790 (DOAJ).
OpenAPC has fewer than 5 reported payments for this journal in 2023–2025, so no typical amount is shown.
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Integrity and indexing signals
Facts from public records, shown without judgement. See the methodology for why each can be worth a closer look.
| Listed in DOAJ | Yes (DOAJ record) |
|---|---|
| Articles indexed for MEDLINE in 2022 | None found (the journal may be in PubMed through PubMed Central instead) |
| Retractions | 0 retracted articles among 257 added to PubMed in 2021–2025 (0.00 per 1,000), per the Retraction Watch Database. |
| Accepted within 14 days of submission | 0.0% of 2022 articles |
| Publication volume | 57 articles added to PubMed in 2022 (-31% vs 2021). |
Topics and scope
- Mental Health Treatment and Access (26% of indexed topics)
- Schizophrenia research and treatment (9% of indexed topics)
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness (8% of indexed topics)
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement (7% of indexed topics)
- Digital Mental Health Interventions (5% of indexed topics)
- Psychiatric care and mental health services (5% of indexed topics)
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Similar journals — faster or cheaper, side by side
Journals publishing on the most similar topics (OpenAlex), ordered by similarity. Only 2022 figures are compared with the 2022 median of International Journal of Mental Health Systems, 209 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Mental Health Journal | 170 (2022, n = 136) | ≈$4,390 | — | No | Yes |
| Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology | 224 (2022, n = 195) | ≈$4,390 | — | No | Yes |
| Cambridge Prisms Global Mental Health | 113 (2022, n = 59) | $4,010 | — | Yes | No |
| Indian Journal of Psychiatry | 163 (2022, n = 161) | No fee (DOAJ) | — | Yes | No |
| Archives of Psychiatric Nursing | 199 (2022, n = 116) | ≈$3,600 | — | No | Yes |
| The Lancet Psychiatry | 77 (2022, n = 91) | ≈$7,280 | — | No | Yes |
| BMC Psychiatry | 162 (2022, n = 792) | $3,390 | $2,722 (26 payments) | Yes | Yes |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does International Journal of Mental Health Systems take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles International Journal of Mental Health Systems accepted in 2022 were accepted within 209 days of submission (n = 55); the middle half took 165–307 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are International Journal of Mental Health Systems articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2022 appeared online within 18 days of acceptance (n = 55).
Does International Journal of Mental Health Systems charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Listed APC: $3,790 (DOAJ).
Sources and method
Journal identity: ISSN-L 1752-4458; NLM ID 101294224; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 55 articles accepted in 2022 with valid dates; excluded records for that year: none.
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Data sources. Submission, acceptance and publication dates: Courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine (PubMed, entries through Sep 15, 2026). NLM does not endorse Journal Clock, and these figures may not reflect the most current PubMed data. Journal fees and open-access listing: DOAJ (CC0, retrieved Sep 16, 2026). Fees paid by institutions: OpenAPC (Open Database License, retrieved Sep 16, 2026). Retractions: Retraction Watch Database via Crossref (retrieved Sep 16, 2026). Journal identifiers and topics: OpenAlex (CC0). Currency conversion: ECB reference rates (Sep 15, 2026). How these numbers are calculated · For organisations.