In this issue ofPsychiatric Clinics, guest editors Drs. Ryan J. Dougherty and Joanna Smolenski bring their considerable expertise to the topic ofEthical Issues in Contemporary Psychiatry . Top experts examine the tensions between traditional clinical approaches and ethical frameworks in light of emerging social movements and technologies, covering various topics from clinical decision-making to diagnostic categories. By engaging with these debates, the issue deepens our understanding of psychiatry&s contemporary landscape and offers insights into how to strengthen patient-centered practices, with implications for both policy and practice.