As of 2023, the total number of top 10% cited scientific publications in psychiatry and mental health in the UK stood at approximately 235.0. From 2024 onwards, forecasts show a steady year-on-year growth with values increasing from 240.57 in 2024 to 265.76 in 2028. The estimated growth from 2024 to 2025 is around 2.63%, continuing with an approximate annual growth of about 2.58% through 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2023 to 2028 is approximately 2.53%.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Potential impacts of increased research funding on citation rates.
- The influence of interdisciplinary research on publication output.
- Evolving mental health challenges and their impact on research focus.
