Mind and Mastery: Journal of Mental Health & Interdisciplinary Studies

Mind and Mastery: Journal of Mental Health and Interdisciplinary Studies is the official peer-reviewed scholarly journal of the Chartered Institute of Counselling in Nigeria (CICN).

The journal is dedicated to advancing knowledge, research, and professional practice in mental health, counselling, psychology, and related interdisciplinary fields. It provides an international platform for scholars, practitioners, clinicians, educators, researchers, and policymakers to disseminate innovative research and evidence-based perspectives that contribute to improved mental health outcomes and human development.

We publish original research articles, systematic and narrative reviews, case reports, theoretical papers, brief communications, and interdisciplinary studies that address contemporary issues in counselling, psychotherapy, behavioural sciences, public health, education, social sciences, sexual health, and related disciplines.

The objective

The Mind and Mastery: Journal of Mental Health & Interdisciplinary Studies advances the objectives of the The Chartered Institute of Counseling in Nigeria by promoting excellence in research, education, and professional practice in mental health and interdisciplinary studies through global scholarly publishing.

Peer-Reviewed Excellence

Every manuscript submitted to Mind and Mastery: Journal of Mental Health & Interdisciplinary Studies undergoes a rigorous peer-review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and research integrity.

Open Access Publication

All published articles are freely accessible online, enabling researchers, practitioners, and institutions around the world to access valuable scholarly content without restrictions.

International Academic Visibility

Our journal provides authors with global exposure through digital publication and broad accessibility to international researchers, scholars, and academic institutions.

Multidisciplinary Research Platform

We welcome interdisciplinary studies that connect mental health, counseling, psychology, education, public health, behavioral sciences, and related fields.

Experienced Editorial and Review Team

Our editorial board and reviewers consist of qualified academics, researchers, and professionals committed to maintaining scholarly excellence.

Author-Centered Publishing

Authors retain copyright ownership of their work while benefiting from increased visibility, accessibility, and citation opportunities through open-access publishing.

Journal Issues Highlight

Advancing research and academic excellence.

Our Categories

Explore our peer-reviewed journal categories across mental health and interdisciplinary studies.

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Countries Reach

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Author Satisfaction Rate

120+

Qualified Editors

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International Reviewers

Reviews & Testimonials

What authors and researchers say about us.

â€œMind and Mastery provides an excellent platform for interdisciplinary academic research and global visibility.â€

Prof. Grace Adeyemi

Counseling Psychologist

â€œThe peer-review feedback significantly improved the quality and impact of my manuscript.â€

Dr. Linda Harrison

Public Health Specialist

â€œA highly professional journal with responsive editors and strong academic standards.â€

Prof. Michael David

Behavioral Scientist

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about publication and submission.

Journal indexing improves the visibility, accessibility, and academic recognition of published research. Indexed journals gain wider exposure, attract more readers, and increase citation opportunities globally.

A DOI (Digital Object Identifier) provides a permanent and reliable link to scholarly content. It ensures that research articles remain accessible online even if website structures or URLs change over time.

Peer review helps maintain academic quality and research credibility. Expert reviewers evaluate submissions for originality, accuracy, scholarly value, and relevance before publication approval.

Promoting research articles increases readership, academic engagement, and citation impact. It also helps researchers build professional visibility within the global academic community.

Authors can promote their work through academic networking platforms, blogs, email signatures, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter/X, and professional research communities to improve reach and visibility.

Yes, we welcome submissions from researchers and scholars worldwide.

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