MINDS Journal: Mental Health & Development Studies is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes research on mental health and human development across educational, social, cultural, and community contexts. The journal promotes interdisciplinary and evidence-based perspectives that contribute to the understanding, prevention, and advancement of mental well-being and human development at local and global levels.

Journal Description

Journal title:  Mental Health & Development Studies
Initial:  MINDS
Frequency:  Twice a year, in April and November
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Editor-in-Chief:  Dr. Ns. Ni Made Dian Sulistiowati, S.Kep., M.Kep., Sp.Kep.J
Managing Editor:  Ns. I Ketut Dian Lanang Triana, S.Kep., M.M.RS  
Publisher:  PT. Dilatra Global Advisory

MINDS Journal: Mental Health & Development Studies is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the development and dissemination of research-based knowledge in the fields of mental health and human development studies. The journal addresses mental health and developmental issues across diverse life contexts, including education, social systems, culture, and community settings.

MINDS serves as an integrative platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, and policymakers to explore interdisciplinary, contextual, and evidence-based approaches to mental health and human development at local, national, and global levels.

Publication Frequency

MINDS Journal is published biannually, with issues released in April and November.

Article Processing Charge (APC)

MINDS Journal does not charge any submission fees.
However, for accepted manuscripts, authors are required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) of:

  • USD 23 or

  • IDR 350,000

The APC supports editorial management, peer-review processes, and online publication.

APC waivers are granted to:

  1. Authors collaborating with MINDS partners

  2. Invited authors for special issues

Focus and Scope

MINDS Journal adopts an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach to mental health and human development studies. The journal covers, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Mental health and human well-being from global and cross-cultural perspectives

  • Human development across the lifespan

  • Social, economic, cultural, and environmental determinants of mental health

  • Mental health in educational systems, organizations, and communities

  • The relationship between mental health, technology, digital media, and social innovation

  • Mental health issues in public policy and sustainable development

  • Inequality, inclusivity, and social justice in mental health and developmental contexts

  • Prevention, promotion, and intervention approaches at individual, community, and systemic levels

MINDS welcomes contributions from diverse academic disciplines, provided that the research demonstrates measurable, contextual, and meaningful societal impact.