Aims and Scope of Health Psychology
Health Psychology is a monthly, peer-reviewed academic journal published by the American Psychological Association. The journal is "devoted to understanding the scientific relations among psychological factors, behavior and physical health and illness." The current editor-in-chief is Kenneth E. Freedland (Washington University in St. Louis). Less
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CiteScore 

7.1
Eigenfactor 

0.01 - 0.05
Impact Factor 

< 5
SJR 

Q1Applied Psychology

SNIP 

1.87
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Health Psychology Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | AMER PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1981 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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Cardiac event-induced PTSD symptoms and continuous heart rate in coronary artery disease patients.
- 19 Feb 2026
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- 16 Feb 2026
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- 9 Feb 2026
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- 19 Feb 2026
- Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association
Age-related differences in social ecosystems of physical activity in African American women.
- 19 Feb 2026
- Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association
The potential association among fatigue, resilience, and depression in stroke patients: A prospective longitudinal study.
- 16 Feb 2026
- Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association
Supplemental Material for Cardiac Event-Induced PTSD Symptoms and Continuous Heart Rate in Coronary Artery Disease Patients
- 16 Feb 2026
- Health Psychology
Mindfulness for heart and mind: Mindfulness-based blood pressure reduction randomized clinical trial for depression symptoms.
- 12 Feb 2026
- Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association
Wellbeing trajectories and dementia risk among Mexican-origin adults living in the U.S.
- 9 Feb 2026
- Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association
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