RC Kessler

9.5k total citations · 3 hit papers
24 papers, 5.2k citations indexed

About

RC Kessler is a scholar working on Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology and Experimental and Cognitive Psychology. According to data from OpenAlex, RC Kessler has authored 24 papers receiving a total of 5.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 11 papers in Clinical Psychology, 8 papers in Social Psychology and 5 papers in Experimental and Cognitive Psychology. Recurrent topics in RC Kessler's work include Suicide and Self-Harm Studies (8 papers), Mental Health Treatment and Access (8 papers) and Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (4 papers). RC Kessler is often cited by papers focused on Suicide and Self-Harm Studies (8 papers), Mental Health Treatment and Access (8 papers) and Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (4 papers). RC Kessler collaborates with scholars based in United States, Belgium and United Kingdom. RC Kessler's co-authors include Matthew K. Nock, Guilherme Borges, S. Lee, Nancy A. Sampson, I. Hwang, Victoria Shahly, Ronny Bruffaerts, HG Birnbaum, Evelyn J. Bromet and Michael J. Gruber and has published in prestigious journals such as Social Science & Medicine, Psychological Medicine and Journal of Affective Disorders.

In The Last Decade

RC Kessler

21 papers receiving 4.9k citations

Hit Papers

Suicide and Suicidal Behavior 2000 2026 2008 2017 2008 2000 2017 500 1000 1.5k
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Suicide and Suicidal Behavior
    2008 1.9k citations Matthew K. Nock, Guilherme Borges et al. Epidemiologic Reviews profile →
  2. Posttraumatic stress disorder: the burden to the individual and to society.
    2000 1.1k citations RC Kessler PubMed profile →
  3. The prevalence of suicidal thoughts and behaviours among college students: a meta-analysis
    2017 355 citations Philippe Mortier, Pim Cuijpers et al. Psychological Medicine profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
RC Kessler United States 13 3.8k 1.4k 723 710 576 24 5.2k
Dorian A. Lamis United States 42 3.3k 0.9× 1.2k 0.9× 876 1.2× 506 0.7× 483 0.8× 164 4.8k
Courtney L. Bagge United States 31 4.4k 1.1× 1.5k 1.1× 858 1.2× 493 0.7× 362 0.6× 71 5.3k
A.J.F.M. Kerkhof Netherlands 43 4.4k 1.1× 1.8k 1.3× 819 1.1× 735 1.0× 553 1.0× 192 5.8k
Hillevi Aro Finland 42 3.1k 0.8× 1.3k 0.9× 1.0k 1.4× 938 1.3× 788 1.4× 82 5.3k
Natalie Sachs‐Ericsson United States 40 2.8k 0.7× 714 0.5× 1.0k 1.4× 803 1.1× 777 1.3× 112 5.0k
Daniel L. Segal United States 34 2.6k 0.7× 1.2k 0.9× 773 1.1× 598 0.8× 569 1.0× 156 4.6k
Robert D. Goldney Australia 40 3.3k 0.9× 1.7k 1.2× 1.0k 1.4× 1.2k 1.7× 795 1.4× 231 5.9k
Norah C. Feeny United States 43 5.8k 1.5× 945 0.7× 911 1.3× 706 1.0× 340 0.6× 134 7.2k
Donald S. Rae United States 33 3.1k 0.8× 1.6k 1.1× 1.4k 1.9× 969 1.4× 511 0.9× 74 5.7k
Lori A. Zoellner United States 43 4.4k 1.2× 927 0.7× 647 0.9× 477 0.7× 353 0.6× 137 6.0k

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Fields of papers citing papers by RC Kessler

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of RC Kessler

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All Works

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Bantjes, Jason, et al.. (2023). Prevalence and correlates of 30-day suicidal ideation and intent: Results of the South African National Student Mental Health Survey. South African Medical Journal. 113(4). e16753–e16753. 5 indexed citations
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Mortier, Philippe, Pim Cuijpers, Glenn Kiekens, et al.. (2017). The prevalence of suicidal thoughts and behaviours among college students: a meta-analysis. Psychological Medicine. 48(4). 554–565. 355 indexed citations breakdown →
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Rosellini, Anthony J., Murray B. Stein, David M. Benedek, et al.. (2017). Using self-report surveys at the beginning of service to develop multi-outcome risk models for new soldiers in the U.S. Army. Psychological Medicine. 47(13). 2275–2287. 9 indexed citations
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Kessler, RC, HG Birnbaum, Evelyn J. Bromet, et al.. (2009). Age differences in major depression: results from the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R). Psychological Medicine. 40(2). 225–237. 389 indexed citations
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Nock, Matthew K., et al.. (2008). Suicide and Suicidal Behavior. Epidemiologic Reviews. 30(1). 133–154. 1943 indexed citations breakdown →
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Heeringa, Steve, J. Elisabeth Wells, Zeina Mneimneh, et al.. (2008). Sample designs and sampling procedures.. 14–32. 70 indexed citations
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Nutt, DJ, et al.. (2007). Consensus Statement on the Benefit to the Community of ESEMeD Survey Data on Depression and Anxiety. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. 42–48.
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Kessler, RC, Michael J. Gruber, John M. Hettema, et al.. (2007). Co-morbid major depression and generalized anxiety disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey follow-up. Psychological Medicine. 38(3). 365–374. 357 indexed citations
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Kessler, RC, et al.. (2006). Trends in Suicide Ideation, Plans, Gestures, and Attempts in the United States, 1990–1992 to 2001–2003. Journal of Forensic Medicine. 4(1). 8 indexed citations
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Bernal, Mariola, Josep María Haro, Sebastian Bernert, et al.. (2006). Risk factors for suicidality in Europe: Results from the ESEMED study. Journal of Affective Disorders. 101(1-3). 27–34. 444 indexed citations
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Breslau, Naomi, Scott P. Novak, & RC Kessler. (2004). Daily smoking and the subsequent onset of psychiatric disorders. Psychological Medicine. 34(2). 323–333. 151 indexed citations
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Haro, Josep María, C. Palacín, Gemma Vilagut, et al.. (2003). [Epidemiology of mental disorders in Spain: methods and participation in the ESEMeD-Spain project].. PubMed. 31(4). 182–91. 17 indexed citations
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Greenberg, PE, et al.. (2003). PMH37: THE ECONOMIC BURDEN OF DEPRESSION IN 2000. Value in Health. 6(3). 356–356. 1 indexed citations
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Kessler, RC. (2000). Posttraumatic stress disorder: the burden to the individual and to society.. PubMed. 61 Suppl 5. 4–12; discussion 13. 1125 indexed citations breakdown →
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Carnelley, Katherine B., Camille B. Wortman, & RC Kessler. (1999). The impact of widowhood on depression: findings from a prospective survey. Psychological Medicine. 29(5). 1111–1123. 52 indexed citations
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Muntaner, Carles, William W. Eaton, Chamberlain Diala, RC Kessler, & Paul D. Sorlie. (1998). Social class, assets, organizational control and the prevalence of common groups of psychiatric disorders. Social Science & Medicine. 47(12). 2043–2053. 194 indexed citations
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Kessler, RC, J. S. House, Renée R. Anspach, & Donald R. Williams. (1995). Social Psychology and Health. 23 indexed citations

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