Opinion: clearly labeled arguments about the direction of psychiatry
Opinion is where shrinkiatry makes arguments rather than just describing the field, and it's always labeled as such. The line between reporting and arguing is kept bright on purpose.
This section is for thought pieces about ethics, policy, technology, and the choices the profession faces. Opinions are reasoned and sourced where claims are factual, but they're positions, not consensus, meant to be argued with.
Key takeaways
- Opinion is for arguments, always clearly labeled and separated from reporting.
- Pieces are reasoned and sourced where claims are factual.
- Positions are meant to be argued with, not treated as consensus.
- The bright line between reporting and opinion is an editorial commitment.
Why label opinion
Trust depends on readers knowing what they're reading. shrinkiatry keeps a bright line between reported, sourced explanation and argument. Opinion is where the site takes positions; everything here is marked as such, consistent with our editorial standards.
The standard for opinion
Opinions here are reasoned, and factual claims within them are sourced, but the conclusions are positions, not consensus. They're meant to be argued with. If you think a piece gets it wrong, that's the point of running it under a clear label, and our corrections policy still applies to any factual error.
Common questions
Is opinion content sourced?
Factual claims within opinion pieces are sourced, but the conclusions are positions, not consensus. Opinion is clearly labeled and kept separate from reported articles.
What if an opinion piece has a factual error?
Our corrections policy applies to factual errors anywhere on the site, including opinion. The argument is the author's; the facts still have to be right.
Sources
- shrinkiatry editorial standards. https://shrinkiatry.com/editorial-standards/
- shrinkiatry corrections policy. https://shrinkiatry.com/corrections/