Swiss Archives of Neurology, Psychiatry and Psychotherapy | Aims and Scope Update

To further enhance the quality of Swiss Archives of Neurology, Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (SANPP) and the papers published in it, under the guidance of our Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Paul Gerson Unschuld, the journal has updated and revised its aims and scope. The original scope and the updated version are listed below:

Aims (new version):

Aims (old version):

Swiss Archives of Neurology, Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (SANPP, ISSN 2297-7007) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access scientific journal dedicated to advancing knowledge at the interface of neurology, psychiatry, psychotherapy, and the neurosciences. Building on its longstanding tradition, the journal provides a platform for clinically relevant and scientifically rigorous contributions that address disorders of the brain and mind across the lifespan.

SANPP aims to promote interdisciplinary exchange among clinicians, researchers, and scholars working in neurology, psychiatry, psychotherapy, neuropsychology, cognitive science, and related fields. The journal places particular emphasis on integrative and translational approaches to neuropsychiatric conditions, reflecting the increasingly overlapping boundaries between disciplines. Contributions that enhance understanding of diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment in real-world clinical contexts are especially encouraged.

The journal focuses on publishing original research articles and systematic and narrative reviews, but other article types will also be considered, provided they are clinically oriented. There are no restrictions on the maximum length of submitted papers. The full experimental details must be provided so that the results can be reproduced. In addition, SANPP welcomes submissions addressing clinical controversies, case-based discussions, and developments in health services research and global mental health. Emerging areas of interest include, but are not limited to, psychotherapy research, digital and precision medicine, psychedelic-assisted therapies, and interdisciplinary models of care for neurological and psychiatric conditions.

SANPP also recognizes the importance of ethical, philosophical, and societal perspectives in the neurosciences and mental health. Submissions that engage with these dimensions, as well as those that explore innovations in education and clinical practice, are within the journal’s scope. Through its interdisciplinary focus, SANPP seeks to serve as a central forum for advancing integrated, patient-centred approaches to neurological and psychiatric care.

Swiss Archives of Neurology, Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (SANPP) is an international, peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to advancing knowledge at the interface of neurology, psychiatry, psychotherapy, and the neurosciences. Building on its longstanding tradition, the journal provides a platform for clinically relevant and scientifically rigorous contributions that address disorders of the brain and mind across the lifespan.

The journal publishes original research articles, systematic and narrative reviews, and clinically oriented contributions. In addition, SANPP welcomes submissions addressing clinical controversies, case-based discussions, and developments in health services research and global mental health. Emerging areas of interest include, but are not limited to, psychotherapy research, digital and precision medicine, psychedelic-assisted therapies, and interdisciplinary models of care.

SANPP also recognizes the importance of ethical, philosophical, and societal perspectives in the neurosciences and mental health. Submissions that engage with these dimensions, as well as those that explore innovations in education and clinical practice, are within the journal’s scope. Through its interdisciplinary focus, SANPP seeks to serve as a central forum for advancing integrated, patient-centered approaches to neurological and psychiatric care.

Scope (new version):

Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology:

Psychotherapy research and practice;
Clinical psychology;
Cognitive and behavioural approaches;
Digital psychological interventions.

Psychiatric Disorders and Mental Health:

Mood disorders;
Anxiety and stress-related disorders;
Psychotic disorders;
Substance use and addictive disorders;
Neurodevelopmental disorders;
Suicide research and prevention;
Child and adolescent psychiatry;
Geriatric psychiatry;
Molecular and translational psychiatry;
Digital and precision psychiatry;
Mental health services research;
Global mental health;
Psychiatric treatment;
Psychedelic medicine.

Clinical Neurology and Neuropsychiatry:

Clinical neurosciences;
Behavioural neurology;
Neurodegenerative disease;
Cerebrovascular disease;
Neuropsychiatry of stroke;
Neuropsychiatry of seizures;
Neuropsychological rehabilitation;
Digital and precision neurology.

Artificial Intelligence in Neurology, Psychiatry, and Psychotherapy:

AI-Assisted diagnosis and prediction;
AI-Based neuroimaging and biomarker analysis;
AI applications in psychotherapy research and practice.

Scope (old version):

Psychological Science and Practice

Clinical Psychology;
Social Psychology;
Behavioural Psychology;
Cognitive Psychology;
Cyberpsychology;
Artificial Intelligence;
Psychotherapy.

Psychiatric Disorders and Mental Health

Global Mental Health;
Mood Disorders;
Substance Use and Addictive Disorders;
Anxiety and Stress-Related Disorders;
Psychotic Disorders;
Neurodevelopmental Disorders;
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry;
Geriatric Psychiatry;
Molecular and Translational Psychiatry;
Health Services Research;
Psychiatric Treatment;
Psychedelic Medicine.

Clinical Neurology and Neuropsychiatry

Clinical Neurosciences;
Behavioural Neurology;
Neurodegenerative Disease;
Cerebrovascular Disease;
Neuropsychiatry of Stroke;
Neuropsychiatry of Seizures;
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation.

And related disciplines.

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SANPP Editorial Office