Scholarly Communication in Mental Health Research: The Editor’s Perspective

Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research

In this episode, Joan Marsh, Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet Psychiatry, joins Nikesh Gosalia for a thought-provoking discussion about issues in academic publishing and mental health research, highlighting the fight against predatory journals and plagiarism. Joan shares insights on using AI to enhance peer review processes and ensure reviewer diversity, while addressing ethical considerations. She emphasizes The Lancet's commitment to transparency, requiring authors to declare AI use in paper writing. Joan also advocates for incorporating lived experiences into mental health research, co-designing studies with individuals who have experienced mental illness. This episode offers actionable advice on navigating contemporary scholarly challenges.

Social Media Links:

Nikesh Gosalia:

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https://x.com/NikeshGo

Joan Marsh:

https://ease.org.uk/joan-marsh-ease-president-2009-2015/

Show notes:

Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Joan Marsh and Nikesh discussed in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at [email protected]

Lancet Psychiatry | https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/home
Cambridge University | https://www.cam.ac.uk/
CIBA Foundation | https://www.science.org/doi/pdf/10.1126/science.117.3039.3.s
John Wiley & Sons | https://www.wiley.com/en-in
European Association of Science Editors | https://ease.org.uk/
National Suicide Prevention Plan, India | https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(23)00027-5/abstract
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