The Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities (JMHRID), the official research journal of NADD. The JMHRID is an international, peer-reviewed journal, with a clear emphasis on all aspects of mental health in people with IDD. It is the only professional research journal dedicated to relevant, contemporary, peer-reviewed research that focuses on topics unique to people experiencing an IDD/MI dual diagnosis and the support systems around them. 

JMHRID Announces Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Angela Hassiotis, MD, PhD served as the second Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of the JMHRID for three terms. During her tenure, she significantly advanced the Journal’s growth by attracting and retaining esteemed members of the Editorial Board and the Associate Editor Staff. 

Dr. Kerim Munir will succeed Dr. Hassiotis as EIC in 2025. A psychiatrist at Boston Children’s Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics
(Developmental Psychiatry) at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Munir specializes in autism and neurodevelopmental disorders across the lifespan.

JMHRID Seeking Associate Editor

Essential Requirement: Substantial publications record and knowledge of peer review process

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and promote the journal to authors, readers and subscribers
• Carry out the timely manuscript peer review process for allocated manuscripts (about 5 per annum either new or revised)
• Provide second opinions on papers (e.g. where reviews are incomplete, or rejection of a commissioned article has been recommended)
• Contribute to twice annual meetings of the editors and publisher
• Contribute to overall direction of the journal and strategic outlook
• Espouse and comply with editorial ethical standards and the values of NADD

NADD’s mission is to promote leadership in the expansion of knowledge, training, policy, and advocacy for mental health practices that
promote a quality life for individuals with dual diagnosis (IDD/MI) in their communities.

For more information, please contact: cmurphey@thenadd.org

JMHRID is published quarterly and is a benefit of NADD membership.

Empirically-based research considered for publication include exploring characteristics of people experiencing dual diagnoses, risk factors,
protective factors, development of screening or diagnostic tools, evaluation of treatment programs, evaluation of medication treatment, literature review, and
quantitative meta-analyses – other research may be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

To find out how to submit your own research, please familiarize yourself with our Instructions for Authors.