Archives of Psychiatric Nursing (APN)

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing is a peer‑reviewed, international scientific journal that publishes original research, scholarly reviews, and clinical studies relevant to psychiatric and mental health nursing. It serves as the official journal of the International Society of Psychiatric Mental‑Health Nurses (ISPN) and is published by W.B. Saunders Co. (Elsevier) in the United States. The journal’s scope embraces a broad spectrum of topics within psychiatric and mental health care, including theory, clinical practice, education, research methodology, mental health policy, interdisciplinary care, and special populations across the lifespan. Its mission is to advance nursing science and improve mental health outcomes by disseminating evidence‑based approaches that inform clinicians, educators, researchers, and policymakers. Through critical scholarship and empirical investigations, Archives of Psychiatric Nursing fosters connections between theoretical frameworks and real‑world practice, emphasizing innovations that support recovery, resilience, wellness, and optimal care environments. The journal also features special issues focusing on emerging topics — for example, the impact of digital technology on mental health and mental health workforce policy impacts — with contributions from global experts.

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing (APN) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Phychiatric Mental Health, theory, clinical practice, education, research methodology, mental health policy, interdisciplinary care, special populations across the lifespan , Online or Print , Bi-Monthly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 0883-9417, E-ISSN: 1532‑8228, Established: 1987, Impact Factor: 2.2
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE