Lead and Shape Mental Health Scholarship
Serving as a JPD editor offers professional visibility, scholarly influence, and a meaningful opportunity to advance high quality research on psychological disorders and treatment outcomes. Editors help ensure that patient and family perspectives are respected.
Value for Editors and the Field
Scholarly Influence
Editors help set research priorities, elevate strong scholarship, and ensure that evidence informs clinical practice and policy. This role carries real impact in a sensitive and evolving field.
Professional Growth
Editorial work builds skills in peer review management, ethical oversight, and decision making. These experiences strengthen academic leadership and can support career advancement. It also sharpens critical appraisal skills.
Collaborative Network
Editors collaborate with international reviewers, authors, and board members. This creates opportunities for cross disciplinary dialogue and future research partnerships. Networks often lead to coauthored projects and mentoring opportunities.
Service to the Field
Editorial service demonstrates commitment to research integrity and improves the quality of mental health evidence used in practice and education.
What Editors Gain
JPD recognizes editorial contributions and provides support to enable effective decision making.
Who Should Apply
We welcome senior and mid career researchers with expertise in clinical psychology, psychiatry, psychotherapy, or related disciplines. Editors should have a record of peer reviewed publications and a commitment to ethical publishing.
Time Commitment
Editorial duties vary by submission volume and specialization. We aim for manageable workloads and provide clear guidance to support efficient review cycles.
Recognition and Visibility
Editorial service demonstrates leadership in the field and contributes to professional reputation. Editors are recognized for their role in maintaining journal quality and supporting the dissemination of sensitive research.
Ethics Leadership
Editors help uphold ethical standards for vulnerable populations and sensitive topics. This role strengthens the integrity of mental health scholarship and supports compassionate practice.
Editors help shape the knowledge base that guides compassionate care. JPD values the expertise and service that editors provide. Thank you for your leadership.
Interested in Serving as an Editor?
Contact [email protected] to discuss editorial roles and eligibility. We can outline expectations and onboarding. Typical response time is within 1-2 business days. We appreciate your interest.
