Research Directions: Depression believes in the importance of transparent and reproducible research.

We require all manuscripts to include a Data Availability Statement to describe whether the data and materials that underpin the manuscript’s findings have been made available to readers, and if so, where. Wherever possible we encourage authors to make evidence, data, code, and other materials that underpin their findings available to readers.

When sharing materials, we recommend using a dedicated repository appropriate to the materials. Repositories that provide permanent identifiers and have robust preservation policies will help to ensure the long-term integrity of published research.We encourage submission in the Research Directions: Depression Community.

We encourage authors to follow best practices in reporting their methodology. Reporting guidelines for many study designs, including quantitative and qualitative scholarship across many disciplines, can be found in the EQUATOR Network.

We also encourage authors to cite materials and data they have used in their research, alongside literature citations, to recognise the importance of all kinds of research outputs.

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact the editorial office.