How to Overcome Barriers to Publication in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Recommendations From Early Career Psychiatrists and Researchers From Around the World Publisher Pubmed



El Halabi S¹ ; Abbas Z² ; Adesokun F³ ; Adiukwu F^{4, 5} ; Ashrafi A⁶ ; De Filippis R⁷ ; Handuleh J⁸ ; Jaguga F⁹ ; Karaliuniene R¹⁰ ; Kilic O¹¹ ; Nagendrappa S¹² ; Ojeahere M¹³ ; Ogunnubi OP¹⁴ ; Ori D¹⁵ Show All Authors
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry Published:2021

Abstract

There is an increasing movement toward international collaboration and global discussion in mental health. If provided with the right opportunities, early career psychiatrists (ECPs) and researchers in mental health can contribute meaningfully to this discussion. However, they often experience multiple barriers when attempting to add their voices via academic publications. We represent a diverse group of ECPs and researchers from all six World Health Organization regions. In this piece, we discuss these barriers, grounded in our first-hand experiences, and put forth a series of recommendations. The most potentially beneficial and immediate way forward is ensuring a much-needed mentorship and support, particularly for low- and middle-income countries. In this regard, international organizations, especially those with a particular focus on education, such as the Section on Education in Psychiatry of the World Psychiatric Association, can play a pivotal role. © 2021 John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.