About Behavior Therapy And Mental Health
Advancing behavioral science through rigorous research on cognitive processes, behavior measurement, therapeutic mechanisms, and evidence-based interventions for mental health.
Scientific Excellence in Behavioral Research
The Journal of Behavior Therapy and Mental Health (JBTM) (ISSN 2474-9273) is a peer-reviewed, open access platform dedicated to publishing high-quality research that advances understanding of behavioral mechanisms, cognitive processes, and therapeutic interventions. JBTM serves as an interdisciplinary forum for researchers, clinicians, and mental health professionals committed to evidence-based practice and scientific innovation.
Our mission centers on three core principles: scientific rigor through expert peer review, rapid dissemination of validated findings, and open access to ensure research reaches global audiences without barriers. We publish original research, systematic reviews, clinical trials, and methodological studies that illuminate the psychological foundations of behavior change and mental health treatment.
JBTM bridges laboratory research with clinical application, fostering dialogue between experimental psychologists, behavioral scientists, cognitive researchers, and practitioners who translate evidence into effective interventions.
JBTM welcomes interdisciplinary research exploring the scientific foundations of behavior therapy and mental health. Our scope encompasses experimental studies, measurement validation, theoretical frameworks, and clinical research that advances evidence-based practice.
Cognitive processes underlying behavioral change, thought-emotion-behavior relationships, cognitive restructuring mechanisms, and attentional processes in psychopathology.
Psychometric validation of assessment tools, behavioral observation methods, self-report measures, ecological momentary assessment, and digital phenotyping.
Clinical trials of behavioral therapies, comparative effectiveness research, treatment mechanisms, therapeutic process variables, and intervention optimization.
Theoretical models of mental health disorders, behavioral conceptualizations of psychopathology, maintenance factors, and transdiagnostic processes.
Child and adolescent behavior patterns, developmental psychopathology, lifespan behavioral changes, and age-specific intervention approaches.
Psychological stress mechanisms, adaptive coping strategies, resilience factors, emotion regulation processes, and stress management techniques.
Researchers choose JBTM for our commitment to scientific integrity, efficient review processes, and meaningful dissemination of behavioral science research. Our editorial framework ensures thorough evaluation while maintaining responsive timelines.
- Rigorous Peer Review: Expert reviewers evaluate methodological rigor, statistical validity, theoretical contribution, and clinical relevance of all submissions.
- Rapid Publication: Streamlined editorial workflow delivers first decisions within 3-4 weeks, with accepted manuscripts published online within 28-30 days.
- Open Access Impact: Unrestricted access ensures your research reaches researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and educators globally without subscription barriers.
- Interdisciplinary Visibility: JBTM content is indexed across psychology, psychiatry, and medical databases, maximizing discoverability among diverse audiences.
- Ethical Standards: Strict adherence to research ethics guidelines, COPE principles, and transparent reporting standards protects research integrity.
- Author Support: Comprehensive feedback from submission through publication, with editorial assistance available throughout the process.
JBTM employs a transparent, merit-based review system designed to identify scientifically sound research while providing constructive feedback to strengthen manuscripts. Our editorial board comprises distinguished researchers and clinicians with expertise across behavioral science subdisciplines.
Editorial team assesses scope alignment, ethical compliance, and methodological quality within 5-7 days.
Expert reviewers evaluate research design, analytical rigor, interpretation validity, and contribution to field.
Editors synthesize reviewer feedback and render decisions with detailed guidance for revisions if applicable.
Accepted manuscripts undergo professional copyediting and are published online with DOI assignment.
Authors can submit manuscripts through JBTM's online submission portal or via email to [email protected]. Before submission, please review our comprehensive Instructions for Authors covering formatting requirements, ethical guidelines, and reporting standards.
As an open access journal, JBTM provides immediate, unrestricted access to all published content under Creative Commons licensing. This model ensures research findings reach maximum audiences while authors retain copyright. To sustain high-quality publishing operations, JBTM charges an article processing charge (APC) upon manuscript acceptance. This fee covers rigorous peer review, professional editing, unlimited color figures, online hosting, and indexing services. Detailed APC information and potential waivers are available on our APC information page.
JBTM serves a global community of behavioral scientists, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, mental health researchers, educators, and policymakers. Our readers seek evidence-based insights into behavioral mechanisms, validated assessment methods, effective intervention strategies, and theoretical advances that inform both research and practice.
"My experience was very positive working with OAP. My manuscript review was very thorough and I appreciated the attention to detail. I would recommend submitting a manuscript."
Advance Behavioral Science with JBTM
Join our community of researchers dedicated to scientific excellence in behavior therapy and mental health. Submit your research to a journal that values methodological rigor, ethical standards, and meaningful impact.
