About the Journal

The International Journal of Global Mental Health, Innovation, Policy, Action, Culture and Transformation is an open-access, peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal published under the banner of Psychopedia Journals. The journal is dedicated to expanding the global understanding of mental health by integrating diverse perspectives, cultural insights, and real-world innovations.

This journal aims to be a pioneering platform for scholarly exchange that connects research, policy, action, and transformation in the field of global mental health. We welcome contributions from academicians, mental health professionals, social change leaders, and interdisciplinary researchers who strive to reimagine mental well-being through inclusive, sustainable, and culturally informed approaches.

Focus and Scope

The journal publishes original research papers, theoretical articles, policy reviews, case studies, and action-based initiatives in the following areas (but not limited to):

  • Global mental health systems, care models, and disparities
  • Mental health innovation and use of technology
  • Mental health policies, reforms, and implementation strategies
  • Culturally embedded mental health practices and frameworks
  • Community mental health and grassroots interventions
  • Advocacy, human rights, and equity in mental health
  • Cross-cultural, indigenous, and global south mental health insights
  • Interdisciplinary approaches linking psychology, education, healthcare, and social sciences

The journal strongly encourages work that highlights intersectionality, transdisciplinary approaches, and solution-oriented thinking in the mental health ecosystem.

Objectives

  • To promote culturally responsive mental health scholarship and practice
  • To encourage innovation in mental health care and advocacy
  • To bridge research with public policy and action
  • To amplify diverse voices and global perspectives on mental well-being
  • To support transformation in how mental health is understood and delivered across communities

This journal envisions itself as a catalyst for global mental health change, rooted in research, grounded in culture, and driven by action.

The International Journal of Global Mental Health, Innovation, Policy, Action, Culture and Transformation is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. All parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, peer reviewers, and the publisher are expected to adhere to ethical practices to ensure the integrity, transparency, and quality of published work.

This journal follows the ethical guidelines recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

  1. Duties of Authors
  • Authors must ensure that their work is original, free from plagiarism, and properly cited.
  • All co-authors must have made a significant contribution to the research and must approve the final version before submission.
  • Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time (no duplicate or simultaneous submission).
  • Any potential conflict of interest must be disclosed at the time of submission.
  • Authors must clearly acknowledge any funding sources or institutional support received during the research.
  • If authors discover a significant error or inaccuracy after publication, they are obliged to promptly notify the editor and cooperate in retracting or correcting the article.
  1. Duties of Editors
  • Editors are responsible for making fair and unbiased publication decisions based on the manuscript’s academic merit.
  • The editorial team ensures a transparent peer-review process, maintaining confidentiality and impartiality throughout.
  • Editors must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, or publisher.
  • Editors will take appropriate action if ethical complaints or misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, data falsification, unethical research) are reported.
  1. Duties of Reviewers
  • Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts objectively, fairly, and within the agreed timeframe.
  • They should maintain the confidentiality of the review process and not use unpublished information for personal advantage.
  • Any conflict of interest (financial, institutional, collaborative, or personal) that could affect their review should be declared.
  • Reviewers should highlight relevant published work that has not been cited and alert the editor of any suspected ethical concerns.
  1. Plagiarism and Misconduct
  • All submitted manuscripts will undergo plagiarism checks through plagiarism detection software.
  • Manuscripts with high similarity or unethical content will be rejected or retracted if already published.
  • The journal strongly discourages ghostwriting, falsified authorship, and data manipulation.
  1. Retraction and Corrections Policy
  • Articles may be retracted if found to contain fraudulent data, significant errors, plagiarism, or ethical violations.
  • Corrections will be issued when a minor error is found that does not compromise the overall integrity of the work.