Open Access Policy

Mental Health Open is committed to full open access, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription or paywalls. Our journal follows an open-access and open-peer review model, promoting transparency, accessibility, and collaboration in mental health research.

Key Principles of Our Open Access Policy

• Immediate and Free Access – All articles are published on the website ahead of print under an open-access model, allowing unrestricted reading, downloading, and sharing.

• Creative Commons Licensing – Content is licensed under CC BY 4.0, enabling free use, distribution, and adaptation with proper attribution.

• Open Peer Review – Our peer-review process is fully transparent, allowing reviewers’ comments and author responses to be publicly accessible. See Open Peer Review Policy.

• No Subscription Fees – Readers can access all content without financial barriers, ensuring equitable knowledge dissemination.

• Global Knowledge Sharing – Open access fosters collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers worldwide.

Benefits of Open Access & Open Peer Review

• Increased Visibility – Research reaches a broader audience, enhancing citation rates and academic impact.

• Faster Knowledge Dissemination – Immediate access accelerates the application of findings in clinical and policy settings.

• Transparency & Accountability – Open peer review ensures constructive feedback and maintains research integrity.

• Equitable Access – Removes financial barriers, allowing researchers from all backgrounds to engage with cutting-edge studies.

By embracing open access, Mental Health Open aims to advance mental health research, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensure that knowledge is freely available to all.