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Psych Central Review: Peer Support Forums & Independent Psychology Journalism

By Tanuj Suthar, Counselling Psychologist · 24 May 2026

An assessment of Psych Central, one of the internet's oldest mental health communities, now powered by Healthline Media's editorial guidelines.


Clinical Assessment of Psych Central

Founded in 1995 by Dr. John Grohol, Psych Central pioneered online peer support groups and psychological self-screening quizzes. Acquired by Healthline in 2020, it combines rich community forums with medically-reviewed journalism. Its online quizzes (such as the depression or ADHD screening tests) serve as excellent initial self-reflection tools, provided users understand they are not formal clinical diagnoses.

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