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Our Editorial Standards

Talkiatry’s content is written and developed by writers and editors who specialize in mental health and is clinically reviewed by licensed mental health providers. Our goal is to help you understand mental health care well enough to make an informed decision, regardless of where you seek treatment.

Reviewed by psychiatrists

Safety is our top priority. That’s why our psychiatrists review each piece of content before publishing.

Backed by evidence

Medical claims are supported by credible sources, and we link to them so that you can read the research, too. We prioritize peer-reviewed studies, government health agencies, and professional medical organizations.

Written and edited by people

Mental health content supports people, and that’s why we involve people at every step of the process.

Expertise also matters. That’s why we prioritize credentialed writers with extensive experience developing content for mental health audiences.

While we use AI to support parts of our process, it doesn’t replace our editorial team, clinical reviewers, expert writers, or human oversight. We thoroughly vet each piece of content before publication and verify every source we cite.

Accurate before persuasive

We won’t publish anything we know is inaccurate, and we won’t overstate what the evidence shows.

We don’t diagnose, recommend specific medicines, or act as a substitute for a conversation with your own psychiatrist. Instead, we explain how psychiatrists think about conditions, symptoms, and treatment.

Our goal with everything we publish is to expand your knowledge so you feel more confident and empowered to take the next steps in managing your mental health.

Kept current

Mental health research changes, and so does our content. We regularly review and update existing articles. If we get something wrong or the guidelines change, we correct it.

The information in our content is for informational and educational purposes only and should never be substituted for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment. If you or someone you know may be in danger, call 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 right away.