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Aims & Scope

Mental illness is culturally influenced, and to conduct clinical assessments, form diagnostic opinions, and formulate health policy that affects people from different communities, the historical and social nuances of the culture must be well understood. The Journal of Muslim Mental Health provides an academic forum to explore social, cultural, historical, theological, and psychological factors related to the mental health of Muslims in the United States as well as that of the global Islamic community. To this end, the Journal welcomes contributions across the social science disciplines, including psychiatry, psychology, Islamic studies, nursing, social work, sociology, anthropology, philosophy and fields interested in mental health and the Muslim community. Readership is intended to include social scientists, clinicians, counselors, and health policy makers. Clinical and research material is welcome for submission to the following areas: Original Contributions (reviews, original research), Faith-Based Practice (for reflections and observations by pastoral care specialists and imams involved in clinical mental health care and counseling), Book Reviews, Cultural Formulations, and Letters to the Editor.

Submission of Manuscripts

Authors are strongly encouraged to submit manuscripts by e-mail attachment to Dr. Hamada Hamid, Managing Editor at journal@muslimmentalhealth.com. If submitting by regular post, please send one hard copy of the original manuscript and electronic soft copy (3.5-inch PC format disk clearly marked with author's name and manuscript title, Microsoft Word preferred) to Dr. Hamada Hamid, Managing Editor, Department of Psychiatry, NYU Medical Center, 550 First Avenue, NBV20N11, New York, NY 10016, USA.

Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to the publisher. All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher. You may also find the following websites to be helpful: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/authors/ummhauth.html and http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/authors/ummhtips.pdf

All parts of the manuscript should be typewritten, double-spaced, with margins of at least one inch on all sides. Number manuscript pages consecutively throughout the paper. Authors should also submit an abstract of not more that 100 words and several keywords. Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and reference to the text in the abstract.

Figures, tables, and references should conform to the style of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th ed., 2001, available from the American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20002-4242.

References

Cite in the text by author and date, for example (Smith, 1983). Prepare reference list in accordance with the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th ed. Examples:

Devine, P. (1989). Stereotypes and prejudice: Their automatic and controlled components. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 56, 403-417.

Morey, L. C. (1991). The Personality Assessment Inventory Manual. Odessa, CA: PAR Inc.

Major, B., Quinton, W., & McCoy, S. (in press). Antecedents and consequences of attribution to discrimination: Theoretical and empirical advances. In M. Zanna (Ed.), Advances in experimental social psychology (Vol. 34, pp. 33-53). New York: Academic Press.

Illustrations

Illustrations submitted (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should be clean originals or digital files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction and should follow these guidelines: 300 dpi or higher; sized to fit on journal page; EPS, TIFF, or PSD format only; submitted as separate files, not embedded in text files. Color illustrations will be considered for publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in their printing and publication. The charge for the first page with color is $900.00. The next three pages with color are $450.00 each. A custom quote will be provided for color art totaling more than 4 journal pages. Good quality color prints should be provided, in their final size. The publisher has the right to refuse publication of color prints deemed unacceptable.

Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should be placed at the end of the manuscript, after the reference section. A short descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included. Figures should be completely labeled, taking into account necessary size reduction. Captions should be typed, double-spaced, on a separate sheet.

Proofs

Page proofs are sent to the designated author. They must be checked carefully and returned within 48 hours of receipt.

Reprints

The corresponding author of each article will receive one complimentary copy of the issue in which the article appears. Reprints of individual articles are available for order at the time authors review page proofs. A discount on reprints is available to authors who order before print publication.