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1. Nature of the content
darkpsychology.eu is a popular-science blog. Its purpose is to disseminate concepts from psychology, social psychology, personality psychology, and related fields to a wide reading public, with educational and informational intent.
It is not:
- A clinical mental health service
- A therapy, psychological consultation, or counselling service
- A medical, psychiatric, or pharmacological information service
- A peer-reviewed academic publication
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2. The content does not replace professional advice
If you are dealing with:
- A personal mental health situation
- An ongoing or recently ended abusive relationship
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3. We do not diagnose
The articles describe psychological patterns, personality structures, and dynamics of influence and abuse. They do not diagnose any specific reader or third party. The clinical concepts cited (Narcissistic Personality Disorder, psychopathy, complex post-traumatic stress, Machiavellianism as a personality trait, etc.) require formal evaluation by a qualified mental health professional to be applied to a real person.
If you recognise patterns in someone close to you or in yourself, this is not a diagnosis: it is an invitation to seek professional support.
4. Crisis resources
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Spain
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- Telephone of Hope: 717 003 717
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United Kingdom & Ireland
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United States & Canada
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Australia
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European Union
- Europe-wide emergency: 112
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5. Sources and accuracy
The articles cite peer-reviewed scientific studies, recognised academic books, and reliable secondary sources. Despite our efforts to maintain rigour:
- Psychological science evolves; some statements valid at the time of publication may be qualified by later studies
- Replications, meta-analyses, and methodological critiques may modify the strength of certain conclusions
- We do our best to update articles when significant changes occur, but we cannot guarantee the perpetual currency of every text
We encourage the reader to consult original sources, follow the cited links, and apply their own critical judgement.
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Editorial text content is written by human editors. AI tools may be used as research, drafting, or review support, but they do not replace human editorial judgement on the published content.
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Last updated: 27 April, 2026