Editorial Process
At Psynso.com, we delve into a vast array of subjects, all bound by a shared thread: Each piece is intrinsically related to the functions of the mind and body and is delivered with a sense of authority and impartiality.
Our aim is to maintain editorial standards that are clear and uncomplicated for both our audience and contributors. Therefore, we provide a snapshot of our editorial procedure below.
Standards and Guidelines for Editing
Psynso.com is on a mission to emerge as the preeminent media entity focusing on human behavior and mental wellness. We take pride in being a globally respected resource for clinical and scientific knowledge, holding both our content and the writers to the most stringent standards.
Each piece penned by our expert authors undergoes a thorough review, editing, and fact-checking process to ensure accuracy, impartiality, and the author’s pertinent domain expertise. Our staff editors craft and refine the reference materials. Credentialed psychologists (Ph.D.s) or graduate students in clinical domains meticulously review resources like the Diagnosis Dictionary.
Articles exploring scientific, medical, or clinical subjects are scrutinized for both clarity and accuracy. Essential concepts and information are prominently highlighted. We are committed to rendering scientific information accessible and easily understandable, acknowledging its role in shaping our readers’ crucial health and wellness choices. Both expert authors and staff editors consider the practical needs and outcomes of readers when discussing psychological and medical data.
In certain cases, it’s vital to underline the scientific consensus on a subject. In others, presenting divergent viewpoints and emerging data is crucial. We duly mark these topics where applicable.
Every article, whether authored by a neuroscientist or someone sharing personal experiences with mental health issues, is meticulously read, vetted, and edited by one or more members of our dedicated in-house editorial team. The article undergoes a rigorous review and editing process, ensuring it meets our standards of accuracy, objectivity, and rationality.
The first editor who reviews the article is acknowledged on the piece, signified by a “reviewed” badge. The article will undergo further reviews over an extended period, primarily to verify that the scientific and clinical information remains current. For the sake of clarity and consistency, the initial reviewing editor’s name is retained, even after multiple reviews.
References are either incorporated within the text or listed as footnotes.
Content Categorization
We welcome contributions from experts in specific fields to both disseminate information impartially and, in some instances, share their unique insights. When a piece is mainly driven by the author’s opinion, we categorize it accordingly.
We also encourage submissions from individuals with firsthand experience, significantly in the area of mental health. These articles, often written in the first person, embody valuable lived experiences. Since they may not strictly represent formal domain knowledge, we designate them as “Personal Perspectives.” Such articles provide insights into everyday experiences with various topics, including anxiety, depression, OCD, among others.
News articles are sourced from primary references and are diligently fact-checked to ensure accuracy and impartiality before being featured in the Newsfeed. Occasionally, contributing authors may present facts and integrate their domain-specific insights. In such cases, if the opinion adds value, the piece is deemed newsworthy.
Community of Expert Authors
Psynso.com is a prolific platform featuring a myriad of articles and news pieces daily, penned by our community of expert authors. This diverse group comprises eminent psychologists specializing in a variety of fields including, but not limited to, child and adolescent development, forensics, industrial and organizational psychology, neuroscience, sexology, social work, sports and competition, and public policy. Our contributors wear multiple hats as academicians, authors, researchers, and clinicians, hailing from countries like the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Israel, South Africa, and several others.
Our array of contributors boasts renowned specialists delving into niche areas of study such as the human microbiome, the vagus nerve, twin studies, clinical and medical applications of hypnosis, human-canine interactions, sleep medicine, singlehood, and pedagogy and classroom motivation. Many have notable backgrounds, including leading industrial/organizational psychology teams at Fortune 500 companies and steering creative teams at major film studios. The expert authors at Psynso.com bring forth practical and actionable information, subjected to a comprehensive editorial review by our in-house team. The primary editorial objective is to enrich the existing knowledge base in their respective fields, introducing fresh insights, data, or viewpoints to an already extensive body of information.
Guidelines for Expert Authors
Initiated in 2017, the expert author approach at Psynso.com aims to evolve the platform into one of the most extensively read online magazines globally in the twentieth century. Presently, our contributors include not only distinguished psychologists but also scientists, medical doctors, psychotherapists, registered dieticians, and various other professionals whose expertise contributes to enhancing mental and physical well-being.
We extend invitations to authors to explore a diverse array of disciplines and subjects, many of which receive unique treatment on Psynso.com.
All contributors must comply with a set of guidelines. These editorial standards are crafted to maintain and enforce high-quality content, verify that authors possess the necessary knowledge in their subject matter, and ensure objectivity in the presented content.
While our guidelines align with the standard operating procedures of a media enterprise, they also incorporate elements that are unique to our platform. Psynso.com mandates contributors to follow additional rules that foster and expand our growing community of contributors. An internal forum is provided for contributors to exchange ideas, pose questions, and initiate discussions, enhancing both their work and the collective output of the Psynso.com community. A system for self-rating content is also available.
Submissions are welcomed from individuals demonstrating domain expertise, including clinicians, scientists, mental health professionals, and writers. If proficiency is evident and content standards are satisfied, a Psynso.com editor will reach out to the applicant.
We encourage readers to reach out with any queries regarding content or processes that haven’t been addressed above.