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MINDS Newsletter Includes the Following Sections
- Editorial and Guest Editorial
- Down the Memory Lane
- Transcultural Psychiatry
- Consultation–Liaison Psychiatry / Medical Psychiatry
- Invited Article
- Student Article
- Movie Reviews
- Book Reviews
- MINDS Quizzes / Crosswords
- Artwork / Creative Section
- Lived Experiences
- Do’s and Don’ts of Mental Health
- Myths vs Facts
General Guidelines
All submissions should be addressed to the Editor and sent via email or the online submission form.
Covering Letter (Mandatory)
Kindly include a covering letter containing:
- Type of article
- Title of the article
- List of contributors (if any)
- Author details:
- Name
- Designation
- Organisation
- Contact Number
- Instagram Handle (for tagging by the MINDS social media team)
- Author photograph
- Acknowledgement (if any)
- Funding statement (if any)
- Ethical statement (if applicable)
- Conflict of interest declaration (if any)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage Policy
MINDS Newsletter permits the responsible and limited use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools or AI agents in manuscript preparation. AI tools may be used for purposes such as language editing, grammar assistance, formatting, idea organisation, or improving readability.
However:
- Authors must clearly disclose the use of any AI tool in the covering letter or manuscript submission.
- The disclosure must mention:
- Name of the AI tool/agent used
- Purpose of use
- Extent of AI assistance in manuscript preparation
The final interpretation, originality, scientific integrity, factual accuracy, and ethical responsibility of the submitted work remain entirely with the authors.
Submissions found to be substantially or completely generated by AI without meaningful human intellectual contribution will not be accepted. The Editorial Team reserves the right to reject submissions if the extent of AI-generated content is deemed inappropriate.
Plagiarism Policy
Articles will be screened for plagiarism. Only articles with a similarity score below 10% shall be considered for peer review.
Publication Fees
There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to MINDS Newsletter.
Referencing Style
Vancouver Style Referencing
References should be listed in numerical order and in the same order in which they are cited in the text.
Guidelines
- Begin the reference list on a new page titled “References”.
- Include all and only those references cited in the text.
- Do not include unpublished material such as personal correspondence.
- Use Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3…).
- Verify all reference details against the original source.
- Maintain consistency in referencing style throughout the manuscript.
Important Word Limit Policy
To improve readability and adapt to modern reading habits, MINDS Newsletter currently prefers concise and engaging write-ups.
- Preferred word limit for most submissions: approximately 400 words
- Shorter, focused, and high-yield articles are encouraged
- Exceptions may be considered at the discretion of the Editorial Team
Section-wise Guidelines
1. Down the Memory Lane
This section is dedicated to experiences, reflections, anecdotes, or memorable incidents shared by senior professionals (Professor / Additional Professor / or individuals with more than ten years of professional experience) from the medical community or related fields.
The purpose is to inspire young doctors and medical students through lived academic and clinical journeys.
Guidelines
- Should contain an experience or reflection worth sharing with the medical community
- Topic should be relevant to medicine, psychiatry, teaching, training, or professional growth
- Should appeal to undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as doctors
- Preferred word limit: approximately 400 words
- Can be written in a free-flowing and understandable style
- References may be included if required
- Articles may undergo grammatical and editorial corrections
- Final decision rests with the Editor
2. Invited Article
Invited Articles are expert opinion pieces or educational write-ups addressing topics relevant to psychiatry, medicine, mental health, training, ethics, communication, or contemporary issues affecting healthcare.
These articles should be academically sound while remaining accessible and engaging for a broad readership.
Guidelines
- Topic should be relevant to the medical profession or mental health
- Should appeal to medical students, residents, and practicing doctors
- Preferred word limit: approximately 400 words
- A reader-friendly and practical writing style is encouraged
- References may be included where necessary
- Articles may undergo peer review and editorial modifications
- Final decision rests with the Editor
3. Student Article
This section encourages undergraduate and postgraduate students to share educational pieces, reflections, observations, opinions, experiences, and insights related to psychiatry and medical training.
Originality, clarity, and authenticity are strongly encouraged over technical complexity.
Guidelines
- Topics may include clinical experiences, reflections, medical education, mental health awareness, patient interactions, or personal learning experiences
- Writing should remain simple, engaging, and relatable
- Preferred word limit: approximately 400 words
- References may be included if required
- Articles may undergo editorial review and modification
- Final decision rests with the Editor
4. Transcultural Psychiatry
This section focuses on the interaction between culture and mental health, including cultural beliefs, explanatory models, traditions, stigma, and cultural influences on psychiatric presentation and treatment.
Guidelines
- Topics should explore psychiatry within social and cultural contexts
- Articles should remain clinically relevant and reader-friendly
- Preferred word limit: approximately 400 words
- References may be included if required
- Articles may undergo peer review and editorial editing
- Final decision rests with the Editor
5. Consultation–Liaison Psychiatry / Medical Psychiatry
This section includes topics at the interface of psychiatry with other medical and surgical specialties.
Guidelines
- May include case reflections, clinical discussions, communication issues, psychosomatic medicine, or psychiatric aspects of physical illness
- Should remain clinically useful and accessible to readers
- Preferred word limit: approximately 400 words
- References may be included if required
- Articles may undergo peer review and editorial editing
- Final decision rests with the Editor
6. Movie Review
Movies or documentaries exploring human behaviour, psychology, emotional conflict, addiction, trauma, or psychiatric conditions may be reviewed under this section.
The review should go beyond simple storytelling and attempt a psychological or psychiatric interpretation.
Guidelines
- Focus on psychological, behavioural, or psychiatric themes
- Avoid excessive plot summary
- Preferred word limit: approximately 400 words
- Simple and engaging language is encouraged
- Please provide the movie artwork/poster with the article
- Final decision rests with the Editor
7. Book Review
Books related to psychology, psychiatry, medicine, human behaviour, memoirs, philosophy, or mental health may be reviewed under this section.
The review should provide both critical appreciation and relevance to readers interested in psychiatry and human behaviour.
Guidelines
- Should include key reflections and take-home messages from the book
- Avoid chapter-wise summaries
- Preferred word limit: approximately 400 words
- Reader-friendly style is encouraged
- Please provide the book cover with the article
- Final decision rests with the Editor
8. MINDS Quizzes / Crosswords / Trivia / MCQs
This section aims to make psychiatry learning interactive, engaging, and memorable.
Submissions may include quizzes, clinical puzzles, image-based questions, crossword puzzles, psychiatry trivia, or educational games relevant to psychiatry and medicine.
Guidelines
- Content should be educational, accurate, and engaging
- Questions should preferably encourage conceptual understanding
- Explanations and answer keys should be provided
- Final format may be modified by the Editorial Team
- Final decision rests with the Editor
9. Lived Experiences
This section provides space for individuals to share meaningful lived experiences related to mental health, recovery, caregiving, resilience, stigma, or personal growth.
Submissions should aim to foster empathy, understanding, and reflection.
Guidelines
- Experiences may be personal or observed
- Writing should remain respectful, authentic, and reflective
- Avoid identifying confidential patient information
- Preferred word limit: approximately 400 words
- Editorial modifications may be made where necessary
- Final decision rests with the Editor
10. Do’s and Don’ts of Mental Health
This section focuses on concise, practical, and evidence-informed mental health guidance for students, doctors, and the general public.
Guidelines
- Content should be simple, actionable, and easy to understand
- Avoid sensational or oversimplified advice
- Preferred format includes bullet points, practical tips, or quick guidance
- Preferred word limit: approximately 400 words
- Final decision rests with the Editor
11. Myths vs Facts
This section aims to address common misconceptions related to psychiatry, mental illness, treatment, addiction, therapy, or psychological well-being.
Guidelines
- Myth statements should be clearly separated from factual explanations
- Content should remain evidence-based and reader-friendly
- Avoid stigmatizing language
- Preferred word limit: approximately 400 words
- Final decision rests with the Editor
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