About Us
WHO WE ARE
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.
Mind and Mastery is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity through rigorous peer review, ethical publishing practices, and editorial excellence.
Mission & Vision
Promote Excellence in Mental Health Scholarship
Our mission is to promote excellence in mental health scholarship by providing a trusted platform for the publication and dissemination of high-quality, evidence-based research that informs practice, policy, education, and advocacy.
Become a Leading African Journal with Global Relevance
Our Vision is to become a leading African journal with global relevance, advancing interdisciplinary research and shaping the future of mental health, counselling, and behavioural sciences through impactful scholarly communication.
Our Core Values
Academic Excellence:
Upholding the highest standards of scholarly quality and scientific rigour.
Integrity:
Promoting ethical publishing practices, transparency, and accountability.
Innovation:
Encouraging new ideas and interdisciplinary approaches to emerging challenges.
Collaboration:
Fostering partnerships among researchers, practitioners, and institutions worldwide.
Impact:
Publishing research that improves practice, informs policy, and enhances wellbeing.
Journal Core Fields
Explore our major academic and research focus areas.
Journal Scope
Mind and Mastery welcomes submissions in, but not limited to, the following areas:
Mental Health and Psychological Sciences
- Clinical Psychology
- Counselling Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Neuropsychology
- Educational Psychology
- Community Mental Health
- Positive Psychology
- Trauma and Resilience Studies
Counselling and Therapeutic Practice
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Couple and Family Therapy
- Child and Adolescent Counselling
- Addiction Counselling
- Rehabilitation and Recovery
Medical and Public Health Sciences
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
- Medical and Behavioural Health Sciences
- Health Promotion
- Mental Health Epidemiology
Social and Interdisciplinary Studies
- Social Sciences
- Gender and Sexuality Studies
- Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Criminology and Forensic Behavioural Studies
- Mental Health Policy and Advocacy
Open Access Policy
Mind and Mastery operates as an open-access journal, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription barriers. This approach promotes wider dissemination of knowledge, increased visibility for authors, and greater impact of scholarly work.
Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right to publish and distribute the accepted manuscript in accordance with the journal's publishing policies.
Peer Review and Publication Ethics
All manuscripts submitted to Mind and Mastery undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. The journal adheres to internationally recognised standards of publication ethics and is committed to fairness, confidentiality, transparency, and academic integrity throughout the editorial process.
Reviews & Testimonials
What authors and researchers say about us.
“Mind and Mastery provides an excellent platform for interdisciplinary academic research and global visibility.”
Prof. Grace Adeyemi
Counseling Psychologist“The peer-review feedback significantly improved the quality and impact of my manuscript.”
Dr. Linda Harrison
Public Health Specialist“A highly professional journal with responsive editors and strong academic standards.”
Prof. Michael David
Behavioral ScientistFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about publication and submission.