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Psyche is a digital magazine launched in April 2020 by Aeon Media, which has offices in London, New York, and Melbourne. Aeon Media also publishes the magazine Aeon and runs Sophia Club, a "program of cultural events"[1]. Psyche describes itself as "a psychologically minded magazine offering insights and know-how on the human condition"[2]. It publishes a variety of content, including short-form and long-form articles and videos.

Dr Christian Jarrett is the editor, he has written for WIRED, Psychology Today, BBC Future, The Guardian, The Times, Womankind, Aeon, Big Think, The Telegraph and many more publications[3].

History

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In April 2020 Psyche was established as a sister site to Aeon, which was founded in 2012 by Paul and Brigid Hains[4]. It is funded under the same charity, Aeon Media Group Limited. On 1 July 2016, Aeon Media Group Limited became a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission[5].

Format

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Psyche is organised into three main sections: Therapeia, Eudaimonia, and Poiesis. Therapeia offers expert insights and practical advice on emotional and psychological challenges. Eudaimonia focuses on the question of how to live well, and Poiesis explores the artistic and imaginative aspects of life​[6]. The magazine publishes content across three channels:

  • Ideas: Short articles from experts and writers that cover a wide range of topics.
  • Guides: In-depth, expert-written articles providing practical advice on various aspects of mental health and well-being.
  • Films: Immersive short films that explore different facets of human experience[7]

Contributors

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While most of the pieces are written by external authors, there are also articles written by internal staff including Christian Jarrett, Shayla Love and Matt Huston [8].

References

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  1. ^ "About". Sophia Club. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  2. ^ "Aeon Media". Aeon Media. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  3. ^ "Bio". Dr Christian Jarrett. 2020-01-13. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  4. ^ "About". Aeon. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  5. ^ "ACNC - Aeon Media Group Limited".
  6. ^ "Psyche - Bias and Credibility". Media Bias/Fact Check. 2024-06-02. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  7. ^ "About". Psyche. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  8. ^ "Muck Rack". Retrieved 2024-06-03.