Propose a Special Issue
Lead a focused collection exploring emerging psychotherapy topics and advancing mental health research in your area of expertise.
Curate Psychotherapy Research Collections
IJPPR special issues provide platforms for in-depth exploration of specific therapeutic topics, treatment modalities, or clinical populations requiring focused scholarly attention.
Guest editors shape collections that advance understanding of psychotherapy interventions and contribute meaningfully to evidence-based mental health practice.
Successful special issue proposals demonstrate clear focus, timeliness, and potential to advance psychotherapy research in areas of significant interest to the mental health clinical and research community.
Topic Rationale
Explain why the proposed therapeutic topic merits focused attention and how a collection would advance psychotherapy knowledge beyond individual articles.
Guest Editor Expertise
Demonstrate qualifications to lead the collection, including relevant clinical experience, publication record, and professional standing in psychotherapy research.
Scope Definition
Define article types, therapeutic approaches, and clinical population focus areas to guide potential contributors to your mental health special issue.
Timeline Proposal
Suggest realistic timelines for call for papers, submission deadlines, and target publication for the psychotherapy research collection.
IJPPR welcomes proposals addressing emerging areas of psychotherapy practice, underexplored therapeutic populations, innovative treatment modalities, and topics with significant implications for mental health clinical training and practice.
- Trauma-informed care and PTSD treatment approaches across clinical populations
- Digital mental health interventions and telehealth psychotherapy outcomes
- Culturally-adapted therapeutic approaches for diverse clinical populations
- Child and adolescent psychotherapy innovations and outcome research
- Integrative treatment approaches combining multiple therapeutic modalities
- Therapist training, supervision, and professional development research
Editorial support: Approved guest editors receive guidance on managing submissions, coordinating peer review, and maintaining quality standards throughout the special issue development process.
Proposals are reviewed by the editorial board for scientific merit, topic relevance, and feasibility. Decisions typically occur within four weeks. Approved proposals receive detailed guidance for developing calls for papers and managing the psychotherapy collection.
Leading a special issue provides visibility as a thought leader in your psychotherapy specialty area while contributing to the advancement of mental health science and clinical practice through curated research collections.
Submit Your Proposal
Share your vision for a psychotherapy special issue and lead a research collection advancing mental health science.
Propose Special Issue
