Are you a self-advocate, provider, researcher, and/or a professional? Do you enjoy writing? Would you be interested in publishing an article in the Positive Approaches Journal?
If you answered “yes” to these questions, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites you to submit an article proposal for the Positive Approaches Journal (PAJ). The PAJ is an online journal published jointly by ODP and the Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (OMHSAS) approximately four times a year.
Writing an article for the PAJ is an opportunity to highlight research, resources, and innovative practices and models. Articles may also highlight best instructional strategies to increase effectiveness of supports, policy briefs, literature reviews, case studies, personal and professional journeys, and data highlights, applications, and/or relevance. Articles are typically 4–6 pages in length, double-spaced.
To submit a proposal, please gather the following information and then complete
this survey:
- Name, credentials, and contact information for all authors.
- Primary topic the article will cover, including but not limited to:
- Behavioral Health;
- Justice/Forensic;
- Trauma-Informed Care;
- Cross-System Supports and Services;
- Meaningful Communication;
- Genetics;
- Aging/Dementia;
- Capacity Building Models or Modified Approaches working with dual diagnosis; and/or
- Other.
- Working title.
- Abstract or paragraph summarizing the intent of the article.
Please note: If you have written an article in draft or published in a different journal and would like to have it published in PAJ, you are welcome to submit a proposal and include additional information in the proposal survey.
The initial call of proposals will close on
December 4, 2026. The PAJ Editorial Board will then review the proposals received and decide by December 18, 2026, which proposals will be asked to write an article. If you are invited to write an article, we will share additional information, including the first draft due date, at the time of invitation.
Please
submit any questions electronically with subject line “Positive Approaches Journal.”
