The Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, which was formerly known as Psychosomatics and boasts an impact factor of 3.099 for the year 2021, invites submissions of papers that align with its mission and scope.
This journal sets itself apart by focusing on the unique intersection of psychiatric and medical conditions, striving to be the preeminent source for information, research, and expertise in the area of care for patients grappling with both medical and psychiatric illnesses.
Contributors are encouraged to submit original research, comprehensive review articles, and detailed clinical reports which explore the psychiatric elements of medical diseases and their management. Several key areas of interest include:
- Understanding the impact of co-existing psychiatric conditions on the treatment and prognosis of medical illnesses.
- Exploring strategies and best practices for the psychiatric management of patients who are also navigating concurrent medical conditions.
- Offering insightful educational content tailored for physicians and other professionals with a specialization in consultation-liaison (C-L) psychiatry.
- Investigating and discussing optimal strategies for delivering psychiatric services to medically diverse patient populations, with a specific emphasis on integrated care models.
This journal serves as an invaluable platform for professionals and researchers who are at the forefront of this interdisciplinary approach, bridging the gap between psychiatry and general medicine. By contributing to the Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, authors have the opportunity to share their findings, insights, and expertise with a dedicated and globally recognized community, furthering the understanding and care for this unique patient population.