The journal "Clinical Psychology and Special Education" is inviting authors to contribute to thematic issues scheduled for publication in 2025

The editorial team of the journal warmly invites specialists to collaborate in the preparation of a special issues:
"Childhood Dysontogenesis: Diagnosis, Correction, Assistance, and Support", which is planned for release in the summer of 2025. This issue will focus on exploring various forms of mental developmental disorders in childhood, contemporary methods for diagnosing and correcting developmental issues in children, and practical aspects of psychological support and family assistance.
Submission of materials for this issue is due by March 30, 2025.
"Psychological Trauma: Consequences and Coping Strategies"
We are planning to publish a series of articles covering a wide range of topics related to the psychological effects of high-intensity stress and ways to cope with traumatic events. The release date is scheduled for December 2025.
Deadline for submission: September 30, 2025
We accept theoretical and methodological reviews, original empirical research, and articles on the development and adaptation of methods and techniques.
Requirements for the manuscript preparation
Language: Russian, English
Word count: Up to 40,000 characters with spaces, including a list of references
Please refer to our guidelines for detailed information on article formatting.
Only submissions made through the MSUPE online publishing system (OPS) will be considered.
Information about the journal
The journal "Clinical and Special Psychology" is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (ESCI) and Scopus, and is part of the core collection of the Russian Science Citation Index. It is also recommended by the Russian Higher Attestation Commission for publication in the following areas of research (category 1 of the Commission):
- Medical Psychology (psychology);
- Age Psychology (psychology);
- Correctional Psychology and Defectology (psychology).
The journal is free to access.