Psynopsis

Submissions may focus on empirical research, clinical practice, education and training, program or service development, or public policy and advocacy, but must clearly explain why the topic matters and what it means for Canadian psychology. Articles could, for example, address: risk and protective factors for sports betting or gaming problems; assessment and diagnosis of behavioural addictions; clinical or community‑based interventions (including digital or brief interventions); prevention and harm‑reduction strategies (e.g., in schools, universities, or sport settings); intersections with youth development, mental health, or social isolation; and the impacts of regulation, advertising, and technology design on behaviour. Integrative or reflective pieces on emerging issues (e.g., loot boxes, fantasy sports, esports, social casino games, or the blurring of gaming and gambling) are also welcome, provided they are grounded in psychological evidence.

Articles should be concise, engaging, and free of heavy jargon. They are not full research papers; rather, they should tell a clear story about a key issue, program, study, or perspective on behavioural addictions, highlighting what has been learned and what implications follow for practice, policy, or future research. The intended readership includes psychologists and students across subdisciplines, policymakers, and practitioners who may not specialize in addiction.

Article format and length

• Maximum length: 900 words (including any in‑text references).
• Style: Clear, magazine‑style prose for a broad psychological audience; minimal technical detail and no statistical tables.
• References: Kept to a minimum and presented in a simple, consistent format (full APA style is not required).
• Figures/tables: Optional, where they clearly enhance understanding of a key idea.

Submission and review process

• Submission deadline: mid‑March 2026 (exact date to be specified in the formal call).
• All submissions will receive editorial review for clarity, relevance to behavioural addictions, and suitability for a general Psynopsis readership.
• If more than 10 suitable submissions are received, up to 10 articles will be selected for inclusion based on their contribution to thematic breadth (e.g., gambling, gaming, other behavioural addictions), diversity of perspectives and populations, and likely interest to readers.
• Authors of accepted articles may be asked to make minor revisions prior to publication.