Sourcing

Our writers work from DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria, clinical practice guidelines from recognized professional bodies, and peer-reviewed treatment research. We do not source claims from forums, unverified anecdotes, or other content sites. Where research findings are genuinely mixed or evolving, we say so rather than presenting a single study as settled fact.

Writing

Every article carries a “Written by” byline crediting the Anonymous Psychologist Editorial Team. We write in plain language deliberately — mental health information shouldn’t require a clinical degree to understand — without oversimplifying to the point of inaccuracy.

Clinical review

Articles covering diagnosable conditions, symptoms, or treatment are intended for review by a licensed mental health professional before or shortly after publication. Every article’s byline states its exact review status: either the name and credentials of the clinician who reviewed it and the date of that review, or “Clinical review: pending” if a qualified reviewer hasn’t yet been assigned. We will never quietly attach a clinician’s name to content they haven’t actually reviewed. See our Clinical Reviewers page for more on this process and our current reviewer roster.

Updates and corrections

• Every article displays a “Last updated” date near the top.
• Factual errors are corrected as soon as we’re aware of them, regardless of how minor.
• Substantive changes — a revised recommendation, new treatment guidance, or a corrected clinical claim — are noted at the bottom of the article with the date of the change.
• We review published clinical content on an ongoing basis to check it against current guidelines, and prioritize re-review when clinical consensus shifts.

Independence

We accept no payment for placement, mention, or favorable coverage of any product, provider, or service. If that ever changes for a specific page (for example, a future comparison of paid therapy platforms), it will be disclosed clearly on that page — not buried in fine print.

Report a problem

Found something inaccurate, outdated, or unclear? Tell us at our Contact page — corrections are one of the fastest things we act on.