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BMC Psychiatry is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that encompasses a wide range of topics related to psychiatric disorders.

Welcomes both basic and applied science articles, as well as research exploring innovative treatments, service delivery methods and social psychiatry
Promotes the participation of service users, patient representatives, and advisors to ensure that their perspectives are represented

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Despite significant advances in neuroscience, many psychiatric disorders remain difficult to diagnose, predict, and treat effectively due to their...

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Pain is among the most common and disabling health complaints worldwide and is increasingly recognized as being closely intertwined with...

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) frequently presents alongside a range of psychiatric conditions, including but not limited to major...

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We are proud to acknowledge that over 50% of the articles published in this journal in 2025 were related to one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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