Journal profile · Psychology-Clinical Psychology
Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry
ISSN 2196-3061 · Springer Nature · 4 issues per year
Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry: subscription journal; APC about USD 4,690; median 51 days to acceptance (28 articles, last 24 months); 33 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry is published by Springer Nature. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research, Treatment of Major Depression and Schizophrenia research and treatment, together about 30.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Clinical Psychology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
This journal focuses on the latest advances in the multifaceted treatment of psychiatric disorders. Designed for physicians and other mental health professionals, Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry offers expert reviews on the management of a range of mental health conditions, includingSchizophrenia and other psychotic disordersSubstance use disordersAnxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and related disordersMood disordersEating and other impulse control disordersPersonality disordersArticles cover a range of established and emerging treatment options across the lifespan, and their innovative, hands-on format makes them ideal for informing treatment decisions at the point of care.We accomplish this by appointing leaders in the field to serve as Section Editors in key areas. Section Editors, in turn, select the most pressing topics as well as experts to present the latest research, assess the efficacy of available treatment options, and discuss special considerations.Additionally, an international Editorial Board—representing a range of disciplines within psychiatry and psychology—ensures that the journal content includes current, emerging research and suggests articles of special interest to their country or region.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Psychology-Clinical Psychology
Editor-in-chief Rubiahna VaughnPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 19, Australia 2, Taiwan, China 1, Italy 1, Canada 1 (26 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ResearchPsychology11.3%
- Treatment of Major DepressionMedicine9.9%
- Schizophrenia research and treatmentMedicine9.4%
- Personality Disorders and PsychopathologyPsychology6.3%
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive ProcessesPsychology5.7%
- Bipolar Disorder and TreatmentMedicine5.7%
- Substance Abuse Treatment and OutcomesMedicine5.2%
- Psychotherapy Techniques and ApplicationsPsychology5.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology | Q1 | 64/314 | 79th |
| Psychiatry and Mental Health | Q2 | 157/580 | 73rd |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
PsycINFOPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS, Semantic Scholar
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 5.6LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.27LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.27LetPub ·
- h-index
- 43OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 162OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.66OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 2,025Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 268,100Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 398 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 11 | 1,043 |
| 2025 | 33 | 16 | 1,199 |
| 2024 | 31 | 17 | 1,013 |
| 2023 | 29 | 12 | 731 |
| 2022 | 28 | 14 | 646 |
| 2021 | 18 | 8 | 631 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
51 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 32 days – 78 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 19 days (59 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 63 days
- Sample
- 28 articles with submission and acceptance dates (67 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Submission to first decision
- 14 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 4,690 / EUR 3,690 / GBP 2,990 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Other fees
- No other fees
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare8 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted2
- commentaryReview Articles and Invited Commentaries Back to topLength not stated
- review articleReview Articles and Invited Commentaries Back to topLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
LLMs such as ChatGPT do not satisfy authorship criteria; use of an LLM must be documented in the Methods section (or suitable alternative part), while AI-assisted copy editing does not need to be declared. Model summary
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosures and declarations
All authors are requested to include information regarding sources of funding, financial or non-financial interests, study-specific approval by the appropriate ethics committee for research involving humans and/or animals, informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved animals (as appropriate). The decision whether such …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data availability statements
All original research must include a data availability statement explaining how to access supporting data, including links/citations to publicly archived datasets; if data cannot be shared publicly (e.g., privacy concerns), the statement should describe how data can be accessed and conditions for re Model summary
All original research must include a data availability statement. This statement should explain how to access data supporting the results and analysis in the article, including links/citations to publicly archived datasets analysed or generated during the study. Please see our full policy here. If it is not possible to share research data publicly, for instance when individual privacy could be com…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
The journal is committed to upholding scientific integrity and, as a COPE member, follows COPE guidelines for dealing with potential misconduct. Model summary
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
Open Choice articles retain copyright with the author; authors opting for open access agree to publish under a Creative Commons license. Model summary
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Authors may suggest suitable reviewers and/or request exclusion of certain individuals at submission; suggested reviewers must be independent, and the Corresponding Author must provide an institutional email address or other identity verification for each suggested reviewer. Model summary
Authors are welcome to suggest suitable reviewers and/or request the exclusion of certain individuals when they submit their manuscripts. When suggesting reviewers, authors should make sure they are totally independent and not connected to the work in any way.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Frequency
- 4 issues per year
- ISSN
- 2196-3061
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry
How long does peer review take at Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry?
Based on the dates recorded on 28 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 51 days (interquartile range 32–78 days). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Required; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry based?
Of the 26 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (19), Australia (2) and Taiwan, China (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry is indexed in Scopus. The journal's website also lists PsycINFO; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry open access, and what is the APC?
Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry is a subscription journal. APC about USD 4,690.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .