International Journal of Forensic Mental Health (IJFMH)

The International Journal of Forensic Mental Health is a peer-reviewed international journal devoted to advancing knowledge, policy, and practice in the field of forensic mental health. As the official publication of the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services (IAFMHS), it provides a global forum for disseminating high-quality empirical, theoretical, and applied research that addresses the complex mental health needs of individuals involved with the criminal justice system. The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary scholarship that bridges psychology, psychiatry, law, criminology, and allied health disciplines, supporting both scientific inquiry and practical application. Topics commonly explored include the assessment and treatment of mentally disordered offenders, competence and criminal responsibility, risk assessment and management, and recovery and rehabilitation across diverse forensic populations. IJFMH particularly encourages research that reflects cross-national perspectives, culturally responsive practices, and systemic factors shaping forensic mental health services worldwide. Its readership comprises mental health professionals, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners dedicated to improving forensic mental health outcomes and systems of care through evidence-informed practice and policy development.

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health (IJFMH) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Phychiatric Mental Health, Psychiatry and Mental health, psychology, law, criminology, forensic services, treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation of individuals with mental health issues involved in criminal or forensic systems, as well as issues of criminal responsibility, competency, risk assessment , Online or Print , Quarterly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 1499-9013, E-ISSN: 1932-9903, Established: 2002, Impact Factor: 0.9
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

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