《美國精神病學雜志》是世界上閱讀最廣泛的精神病學雜志。每月出版，它是必不可少的所有精神科醫生和其他心理健康專業人士誰需要跟上所有方面的精神病學。同行評審的文章關注生物精神病學的發展，以及治療創新和法醫、倫理、經濟和社會主題。給編輯的信和書評也出現在每一期;美國精神病學協會的官方報告不時出現。特別感興趣的是概述和其他特殊的主要文章，其中治療主要精神癥狀和問題深入。

The American Journal of Psychiatry is the most widely read psychiatric journal in the world. Published monthly, it is indispensable for all psychiatrists and other mental health professionals who need to keep up-to-date with all aspects of psychiatry. Peer-reviewed articles focus on developments in biological psychiatry as well as on treatment innovations and forensic, ethical, economic, and social topics. Letters to the editor and book reviews also appear in each issue; official American Psychiatric Association reports appear from time to time. Of special interest are the overview and other special lead articles, which treat major psychiatric syndromes and issues in depth.