Clinical Psychology papers
Pofolia’s corpus holds 92 papers from Clinical Psychology (2005–2026), each with a short summary. Below, the 20 most-cited, then the most recently added.
At a glance
- Most cited: Immediate Psychological Responses and Associated Factors during the Initial Stage of the 2019 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Epidemic among the General Population in China (2020, 10,269 citations).
- The 20 papers listed have 97,451 citations between them.
- 11 of the 12 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
- 8 have a free full text (open access).
- Most frequent journals: Psychological Bulletin, General Psychiatry, Globalization and Health.
- Published between 2012 and 2021.
Most cited
Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”. How to read the signals
Immediate Psychological Responses and Associated Factors during the Initial Stage of the 2019 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Epidemic among the General Population in China
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · 2020 · Q1 · FWCI 781.50 · 10,269 citations · Open access
During the early COVID-19 outbreak in China, over half of respondents (53.8%) reported moderate to severe psychological impact, with significant rates of anxiety (28.8%) and depression (16.5%).
Factors Associated With Mental Health Outcomes Among Health Care Workers Exposed to Coronavirus Disease 2019
JAMA Network Open · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 615.60 · 8,281 citations · Open access
A survey of 1257 Chinese healthcare workers during early COVID-19 found high rates of psychological distress, with nurses, women, and frontline staff reporting significantly worse outcomes.
Global prevalence and burden of depressive and anxiety disorders in 204 countries and territories in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic
The Lancet · 2021 · FWCI 563.06 · 5,421 citations · Open access
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased the global prevalence of major depressive disorder by 27.6% (53.2 million additional cases) and anxiety disorders by 25.6% (76.2 million additional cases) in 2020.
The Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM‐5 (PCL‐5): Development and Initial Psychometric Evaluation
Journal of Traumatic Stress · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 140.55 · 5,129 citations
The new PCL-5, a self-report measure for PTSD symptoms aligned with DSM-5 criteria, demonstrates strong reliability and validity in initial evaluations.
The effect of multiple adverse childhood experiences on health: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The Lancet Public Health · 2017 · Q1 · SJR 8.00 · FWCI 41.93 · 5,073 citations · Open access
Experiencing four or more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) significantly increases the risk of numerous health problems throughout adulthood, with mental illness, substance use, and violence being particularly strongly associated.
Online Learning: A Panacea in the Time of COVID-19 Crisis
Journal of Educational Technology Systems · 2020 · FWCI 330.28 · 5,026 citations · Open access
The COVID-19 pandemic forced Indian educational institutions, many still reliant on traditional methods, to rapidly adopt online teaching. This paper analyzes the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Challenges (SWOC) of this shift.
Emotion Regulation: Current Status and Future Prospects
Psychological Inquiry · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 184.02 · 4,879 citations
This review addresses the lack of conceptual clarity in the rapidly growing field of emotion regulation by defining the construct and distinguishing it from related concepts.
The Construction Of Reality In The Child
2013 · FWCI 190.40 · 4,593 citations
This 1954 work explores the evolution of sensorimotor intelligence in children, moving beyond observable behavior to analyze the child's subjective interpretation of the world.
Mental Health and the Covid-19 Pandemic
New England Journal of Medicine · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 18.00 · FWCI 320.21 · 4,534 citations
The Covid-19 pandemic and public health responses are expected to cause widespread emotional distress and increase mental health risks.
A nationwide survey of psychological distress among Chinese people in the COVID‐19 epidemic: implications and policy recommendations
General Psychiatry · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 340.48 · 4,477 citations · Open access
This is the first nationwide large-scale survey to assess psychological distress in China's general population during the COVID-19 epidemic.
The Fear of COVID-19 Scale: Development and Initial Validation
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction · 2020 · Q2 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 311.57 · 4,465 citations · Open access
Researchers developed and validated the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), a seven-item questionnaire, to measure pandemic-related fear.
The Interpersonal World of the Infant
2018 · FWCI 110.94 · 4,346 citations
This book bridges experimental findings and clinical observations to reconcile infant psychology theory with observed reality.
Principles Of Gestalt Psychology
2013 · FWCI 169.47 · 4,280 citations
Routledge is re-issuing a prestigious 204-volume series of psychological works originally published between 1910 and 1965.
Annual Research Review: A meta‐analysis of the worldwide prevalence of mental disorders in children and adolescents
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 201.77 · 4,005 citations
Globally, 13.4% of children and adolescents experience a mental disorder, with anxiety disorders being the most common at 6.5%.
The Four Fundamental Concepts of Psycho-Analysis
2018 · FWCI 209.64 · 3,932 citations
This work redefines psycho-analysis by introducing coherence to its four core concepts: the unconscious, repetition, transference, and the drive.
Beyond the Pleasure Principle
Psychoanalysis and History · 2015 · FWCI 180.04 · 3,906 citations
The Standard Edition of Freud's Complete Psychological Works, authorized by Freud and edited by James Strachey, is presented as the definitive English translation, superior to all others.
Play, Dreams And Imitation In Childhood
2013 · FWCI 173.15 · 3,816 citations
This book, first published in 1999, is the third in a series exploring early childhood development, focusing specifically on play, dreams, and imitation.
Risk factors for suicidal thoughts and behaviors: A meta-analysis of 50 years of research.
Psychological Bulletin · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 8.00 · FWCI 36.94 · 3,779 citations
A 50-year meta-analysis of 365 studies found that established risk factors predict suicidal thoughts and behaviors only slightly better than chance, with no improvement in predictive ability over time.
Prevalence of stress, anxiety, depression among the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Globalization and Health · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 81.17 · 3,675 citations · Open access
A meta-analysis of 36 studies found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the general population experienced significant psychological distress, with reported prevalence rates of 29.6% for stress, 31.9% for anxiety, and 33.7% for depression.
Psychological correlates of university students' academic performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Psychological Bulletin · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 8.00 · FWCI 20.10 · 3,565 citations
A meta-analysis of 7,167 articles reveals performance self-efficacy is the strongest predictor of university GPA, followed by high school GPA, ACT scores, and grade goals.
Recently added
Pearls of wisdom. Maternal guidance for navigating grief after loss of one twin from a multiple birth pregnancy
Death Studies · 2026 · Q1
Mothers who lost one twin in a multiple birth pregnancy offer unique advice on managing grief, emphasizing self-prioritization, personalized coping strategies, and seeking social support.
Mental disorders, service use, and perceived treatment need among college students after the COVID-19 pandemic and the role of social connection: an epidemiological study
BMC Public Health · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
Post-COVID, 57% of college students experienced a mental disorder or suicidal thoughts/behaviors, with only 42% seeking services and 33% reporting unmet treatment needs. Stronger social connection was linked to fewer mental health issues and higher service utilization.
Employment-Related Risks in a Clinical Trial of Psychedelic Treatment for Chronic Pain
The American Journal of Bioethics · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 48.73 · 5 citations
Clinical trials of psychedelic treatments for chronic pain must address employment-related risks, such as potential job loss or discrimination, due to the nature of the treatment and its potential effects on cognitive and emotional states.
The people and places of British temperance
Journal of Historical Geography · 2026 · Q1
This review highlights two new books examining the British temperance movement's social and geographical impact from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries.
Health Care for Immigrant Children: Discussing Birth Country During Pediatric Appointments
PEDIATRICS · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 2.00
Pediatricians should ask about a child's birth country to inform screening for conditions like lead poisoning, viral hepatitis, and TB, especially given heightened fears among immigrant families.
“It’s About Meeting People Where They Are”: A Qualitative Study Exploring Ways to Enhance Engagement with Services via Thematic Analysis of the Experiences of People Who Self-Harm, and the Healthcare Professionals Who See Them
Archives of Suicide Research · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
Healthcare interactions for self-harm can be enhanced by flexibility and sensitivity, addressing service users' needs and fears to improve engagement.
Maternal childhood maltreatment and adolescent internalizing problems: Intergenerational pathways via emotion regulation difficulties and offspring maltreatment
Child Abuse & Neglect · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
Maternal emotional abuse and physical neglect indirectly predict adolescent internalizing problems (depression, anxiety, loneliness) through three pathways: maternal-to-adolescent emotion regulation difficulties, maternal emotion regulation difficulties to adolescent emotional abuse, and a sequential path involving maternal emotion regulation, adolescent maltreatment, and adolescent emotion regulation.
Exploring the potential of psychedelics in brain injury recovery: a thematic analysis of participant narratives
Frontiers in Neurology · 2026 · Q2
Adults with TBI reported that psychedelic macrodoses led to trauma relief, mood stabilization, perceived cognitive improvements (memory, clarity, coordination), and increased self-compassion and acceptance.
Journals in this field
The journals that publish most of this field’s papers. Quartile (Q1–Q4), SJR and h-index are from SCImago Journal Rank; “in this field” is how many of the journal’s pooled papers belong here. What is a Q1 journal? · What is the h-index?
| Journal | Quartile | SJR | h-index | In this field | Summaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychological Bulletin | Q1 | 8.00 | 396 | 3 | 22 |
| JAMA Network Open | Q1 | 3.00 | 178 | 3 | 20 |
| JAMA | Q1 | 5.00 | 818 | 2 | 114 |
| JAMA Internal Medicine | Q1 | 4.00 | 415 | 2 | 20 |
| Child Abuse and Neglect | Q1 | 1.00 | 192 | 2 | 3 |
| Journal of Abnormal Psychology | — | — | 233 | 2 | 3 |
| International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health | Q1 | — | 256 | 2 | 12 |
| World Psychiatry | Q1 | 20.00 | 170 | 1 | 12 |
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