Corrections, Retractions & Expressions of Concern

In our commitment to maintaining the integrity of scholarly communication, Mental Health: Research and Challenges follows strict procedures regarding corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern. These processes ensure that published work remains accurate, reliable, and ethically sound.

Corrections

Occasionally, errors in published articles may require corrections in the form of a corrigendum or erratum. Authors are given the opportunity to review proofs before publication to ensure the accuracy of the content. Once an error is identified, an erratum or corrigendum is issued to alert readers to the change. This helps ensure that any adjustments are transparent and that prior citations of the article are amended where necessary.

If corrections are insufficient to address a significant issue, the Editor-in-Chief will review the situation and may take further action as needed. However, minor issues arising from the normal course of scientific inquiry do not warrant corrections.

Expressions of Concern

If doubts arise regarding the integrity or honesty of a published article, the Editor-in-Chief will ensure that the issue is addressed appropriately, often involving the author's institution. If the investigation reveals serious concerns about the article’s validity, a retraction may be issued. Alternatively, an expression of concern may be published to notify readers of unresolved issues related to the work.

Article Withdrawal

Please refer Instructions for Authors

Article Retraction

In the case of significant ethical breaches—such as plagiarism, data falsification, or multiple submissions—an article may be retracted. The retraction will be announced in a subsequent issue of the journal, including a note titled "Retraction: [Article Title]," and the retracted article will be clearly marked with a retraction watermark.

In the online version, a link will be provided to the retraction notice, and the original article will be preceded by a screen displaying the retraction notice. The HTML version of the article will be removed, but the original PDF will remain with the retraction watermark.

Article Removal: Legal Limitations

In rare instances, articles may be removed from the journal's online database due to legal reasons. This may occur if an article is defamatory, infringes on others' legal rights, or poses a significant health risk. In such cases, the article’s metadata (title and authors) will remain, but the content will be replaced with a notice explaining that the article was removed for legal reasons.

Article Replacement

In cases where a retraction is issued due to potential health risks, the authors may wish to replace the original article with a corrected version. In these cases, the retraction notice will include a link to the corrected article, along with a history of the document for transparency.