Submissions

Author Guidelines

          The Journal of Mental Health of Thailand serves as a platform for disseminating academic research in the fields of mental health and psychiatry. Submissions in both Thai and English are accepted. All submitted articles must be original and not concurrently under review by other journals. Authors are required to strictly adhere to the guidelines for authors. Authors must ensure that the content of their articles has been thoroughly checked for plagiarism, using the CopyCat program on the ThaiJO website. The similarity index must not exceed 10%. References must be cited completely and correctly according to the appropriate guidelines. If artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used in the writing process, authors must disclose this information to the editorial board. All submitted articles undergo a rigorous review process by the editorial board and at least two external reviewers. Published articles become the copyright of the Department of Mental Health and the authors.

Types of Articles

1. Special Article

A special article is a type of scholarly work that analyzes medical or mental health research. It may also provide commentary on advancements in the field. The structure typically includes an abstract, keywords, introduction, main body, conclusion, and references.

2. Original Article

An original article presents the results of new research. It follows a standard format comprising an abstract, keywords, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, acknowledgments (if applicable), and references.

3. Systematic Review

A systematic review is a comprehensive assessment of previous research to answer a particular research question. It involves a rigorous and transparent methodology, often following guidelines such as PRISMA. The typical structure includes an abstract, keywords, introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, and references.

4. Review Article

A review article provides a comprehensive overview of existing research on a specific topic. It synthesizes the findings from various studies to present a current understanding of the subject matter. The structure usually includes an abstract, keywords, introduction, main body, discussion, conclusion, and references.

5. Case Report

A case report is a detailed description of an individual case study. It typically includes an abstract, keywords, introduction, main body, conclusion, and references.

6. Miscellany

A miscellany is a collection of various articles, often covering a broad range of topics. These articles can include reviews, opinions, commentaries, or introductions to new tools or concepts related to mental health or public health. A miscellany typically includes an abstract, keywords, introduction, main body, conclusion, and references.

Submission Guidelines

          To submit an article for publication, the following documents are required: 1) The original article file, 2) A submission letter, and 3) An approval letter for human research ethics committee (submission via https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jmht). Please adhere to the following guidelines when preparing your manuscript.

1. A submission letter (a template is available on the journal’s website) must include the title of the article, authors’ names, highest academic degree, affiliations, both in Thai and English, along with the complete address and email of all authors. Please specify a corresponding author who will be the main point of contact with the editorial board. The review process will be conducted blindly, meaning the reviewers will not be aware of the authors’ identities.
2. Both Thai and English languages are required. The abstract must be provided in both Thai and English. For Thai manuscripts, Thai terminology should be used as much as possible, referring to the Royal Institute’s Dictionary of Scientific Terms as a primary reference. For medical terms in English that are not found in the dictionary and in psychiatric terminology, the use of English is permitted. English words embedded in Thai text should be in lowercase, except for proper nouns which should be capitalized. Do not start a sentence with an English word. Avoid using English words as verbs. Percentages should be presented with one decimal place. Other statistical values and p-values should be presented with three decimal places, such as p < .001, p = .103.
3. The abstract should be written in both Thai and English, and both versions should have the same content. The title of the article should be included, but the authors' names should be omitted. Please ensure that the English abstract is grammatically correct before submission. The abstract should follow the structure of the article, including the introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. The abstract should not exceed 300 words. Please provide 3-5 keywords, following the guidelines of the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) from the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
4. Manuscript Format: Manuscripts should be typed using Microsoft Word with TH SarabunPSK font size 16 and single-spaced in one column per page. Margins should be 2.5 cm on all sides. The manuscript should not exceed 12 pages of A4 size paper (exceptions may be granted up to 15 pages).
5. Content: 1) Introduction: This section should provide background information on the research problem, the significance of the study, and relevant literature review. 2) Methods: Detail the research design, including the population/sample, data collection methods, data analysis techniques, and ethical considerations. 3) Results: Present the findings of the study in a clear and concise manner. Use tables, figures, or charts to illustrate the results where appropriate. 4) Discussion: Interpret the results in relation to the research questions and hypotheses. Compare and contrast the findings with previous studies. Discuss the limitations of the study. 5) Conclusion: Summarize the main findings and their implications. Suggest directions for future research. 6) Acknowledgments: Acknowledge any funding sources or individuals who contributed to the study. 7) References: List all references cited in the text using a consistent citation style. And 8) Structured Abstract: Prepare a structured abstract of no more than 300 words, including background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
6. Tables and Figures: The total number of tables and figures combined should not exceed 5. For digital images, please use JPEG or PNG format.

Publication Fee:

There is no publication fee. However, if an author withdraws their paper after it has been reviewed, a processing fee of 3,000 Thai baht will be charged.

Referencing Style

Vancouver style (numerical) is used for referencing. References are numbered consecutively in the text and cited by the corresponding number in superscript. For example, "Smith et al. found that...²"

 Preparing for Submission

1. Guidelines for Author
2. Template
3. Form
4. Register and Submission