“Psychology Today, once a respected resource, is criticised for its transformation into a commercial enterprise driven by native advertising. Today’s episode focuses on a specific example: a piece promoting expensive dyslexia software without disclosing the author’s financial stake. This exemplifies a broader trend of commodifying mental health resources and exploiting vulnerable individuals seeking help. Dr. Jaime Hoerricks argues that this prioritisation of profit over ethical journalism erodes trust and perpetuates inequality by obscuring affordable and effective alternatives. They ultimately call for greater transparency and ethical responsibility from online platforms.”
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/psychology-today-or-marketing-weekly
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