Impact Factor
2.03
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
0.83
25 total citations
h5-index
7
h5 depth signal
Cited share
46.7%
14 of 30
Total citations
25
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.20
External metric anchor
Self-citation
0.0%
0 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
South Africa
56
United States
36
United Kingdom
18
Indonesia
17
Australia
15
Citing Fields of Research
Psychiatry & Psychology
147
Psychiatry
110
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
24
Education & Pedagogy
15
Sociology
14
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
508
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
30
14 cited publications
Last 12 months
28
2.8 publications/month
Open access share
25.0%
7 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
South Africa
56 citing publications
Leading citing field
Psychiatry & Psychology
147 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
16 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v26n1, 2014-
v26n1, 2014-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Psychiatry & Psychology
Psychiatry
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
South African Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions
Broad Categories
Psychology
Psychiatry & Psychology
Psychiatry
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Nutrition & Dietetics
Obstetrics/Gynecology
MeSH Descriptors
Adolescent Psychiatry
Adolescent
Child
Mental Disorders
Mental Health Services
South Africa
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.2989/17280583.2026.2727419
Open DOI
School-based mental health interventions in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review of effectiveness and evaluation practices
02
03
DOI 10.2989/17280583.2026.2733649
Open DOI
Unravelling the links between stress perception, anxiety, and smartphone addiction in adolescents: A two-wave longitudinal study
The rise of smartphone addiction among adolescents, especially in China where internet and mobile usage are notably high, has prompted concerns about its impacts on mental health and social skills....
04
DOI 10.2989/17280583.2026.2721998
Open DOI
School-based digital mental health interventions: A scoping review
Globally, the mental health of children and adolescents is a public health concern. Schools are a primary access point for youth mental health support, yet traditional delivery models remain constr...
05
DOI 10.2989/17280583.2026.2730332
Open DOI
Association between mental well-being, body composition, and physical activity among adolescents in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
06
DOI 10.2989/17280583.2026.2730338
Open DOI
Forecasting internet addiction in adolescents: The interplay of digital self-efficacy, digital literacy, and positive emotion regulation in online gaming dependency
Internet addiction among adolescents engaged in online gaming is a pressing public health issue.This study examined the predictive roles of digital self-efficacy, digital literacy, and positive emo...
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DOI 10.2989/17280583.2026.2705181
Open DOI
Navigating the edge: A meta-ethnography of healthcare professionals’ experiences supporting suicidal adolescents
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among adolescents. Healthcare professionals are paramount in suicide recognition, management, and prevention. Therefore, understanding their experiences ...
09
DOI 10.2989/17280583.2026.2680875
Open DOI
Game-based interventions: A qualitative exploration of strategies to develop social and emotional skills for teenagers with adverse childhood experiences
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are a form of childhood trauma that can negatively impact children’s development and health throughout their life span. Experiencing any ACE as a child could je...
10
DOI 10.2989/17280583.2026.2689952
Open DOI
From vulnerability to resilience: Pathways to adolescent depression.
Adolescent depression is a significant public health concern shaped by contextual and cultural factors. This study examined the prevalence of depressive symptoms among adolescents in Kosovo and explored associations between early adversi...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
"Official journal of the South African Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions".
Also issued online.