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BJPsych Open Template

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About the BJPsych Open format

BJPsych Open is a peer-reviewed journal published by Cambridge University Press, covering Schizophrenia research and treatment, Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints, Mental Health Treatment and Access.

PublisherCambridge University Press
Reference styleNumbered
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, and C. Lee, A representative article title, BJPsych Open 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inSchizophrenia research and treatment Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints Mental Health Treatment and Access Psychiatric care and mental health services COVID-19 and Mental Health
ISSN2056-4724
Citation impact (2-yr)0.71
h-index74
i10-index780
Total citations32,130
Article processing charge$1,864
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereKing's College London
Journal websitewww.cambridge.org
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Papers published in BJPsych Open per year

1
2013
32
2015
68
2016
47
2017
84
2018
107
2019
167
2020
1.1K
2021
627
2022
643
2023
857
2024
1K
2025

Citation impact of BJPsych Open by publication year

2
2013
792
2015
2.9K
2016
1.5K
2017
2.7K
2018
3.6K
2019
6.4K
2020
5.4K
2021
3.6K
2022
2.8K
2023
1.4K
2024
492
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in BJPsych Open

Anxiety, depression, traumatic stress and COVID-19-related anxiety in the UK general population during the COVID-19 pandemic

Mark Shevlin, Orla McBride, Jamie Murphy et al. · 19 Oct 2020

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented global crisis, necessitating drastic changes to living conditions, social life, personal freedom and economic activity. No study has yet examined the presence of psychiatric symptoms in the UK population under similar conditions. AIMS: We investigated the prevalence of COVID-19-related anxiety, generalised anxiety, depression and trauma symptoms in…

Mental health in UK Biobank – development, implementation and results from an online questionnaire completed by 157 366 participants: a reanalysis

Katrina A. S. Davis, Jonathan R. I. Coleman, Mark J. Adams et al. · 6 Feb 2020

Background UK Biobank is a well-characterised cohort of over 500 000 participants including genetics, environmental data and imaging. An online mental health questionnaire was designed for UK Biobank participants to expand its potential. Aims Describe the development, implementation and results of this questionnaire. Method An expert working group designed the questionnaire, using established measures where…

Embodying self-compassion within virtual reality and its effects on patients with depression

Caroline J. Falconer, Aitor Rovira, John A. King et al. · 1 Jan 2016

BACKGROUND: Self-criticism is a ubiquitous feature of psychopathology and can be combatted by increasing levels of self-compassion. However, some patients are resistant to self-compassion. AIMS: To investigate whether the effects of self-identification with virtual bodies within immersive virtual reality could be exploited to increase self-compassion in patients with depression. METHOD: We developed an 8-minute scenario…

RETRACTED – Mental health in UK Biobank: development, implementation and results from an online questionnaire completed by 157 366 participants

Katrina A. S. Davis, Jonathan R. I. Coleman, Mark J. Adams et al. · 3 Apr 2018

BACKGROUND: UK Biobank is a well-characterised cohort of over 500 000 participants that offers unique opportunities to investigate multiple diseases and risk factors. AIMS: An online mental health questionnaire completed by UK Biobank participants was expected to expand the potential for research into mental disorders. METHOD: An expert working group designed the questionnaire, using established…

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and initial period of lockdown on the mental health and well-being of adults in the UK

Ross G. White, Catharina van der Boor · 17 Aug 2020

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and well-being were assessed in a convenience sample of 600 UK adults, using a cross-sectional design. Recruited over 2 weeks during the initial phase of lockdown, participants completed an online survey that included COVID-19-related questions, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the World Health Organization (Five)…

BJPsych Open template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the BJPsych Open format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the BJPsych Open template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Cambridge University Press format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does BJPsych Open use?
BJPsych Open uses Numbered references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, and C. Lee, A representative article title, BJPsych Open 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to BJPsych Open?
No. DocuGuru generates the null LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Cambridge University Press-ready BJPsych Open document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
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Who publishes BJPsych Open?
BJPsych Open is a multidisciplinary journal published by Cambridge University Press. DocuGuru's BJPsych Open template matches Cambridge University Press's official submission format.
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