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Editorial Policy

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Our Commitment

As a mental health organization, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of content accuracy. Educator mental health is a YMYL (Your Money or Your Life) topic — the information we publish can directly impact well-being. We take this responsibility seriously.

Content Creation Process

  1. 1Research: All content begins with peer-reviewed research, government data (SAMHSA, CDC, NCES), or established clinical guidelines.
  2. 2Drafting: Content is written by team members with expertise in mental health, education, or health communications.
  3. 3Clinical Review: All clinical content is reviewed by a licensed mental health professional before publication.
  4. 4Publication: Content includes author bylines, reviewer credits, publication dates, and source citations.
  5. 5Updates: Published content is reviewed at least annually. Last-updated dates reflect the most recent review.

Content Standards

  • ✓ All statistics cite primary sources with links
  • ✓ Clinical claims are supported by peer-reviewed research
  • ✓ Crisis resources (988 Lifeline) are included on all mental health content
  • ✓ Person-first, non-stigmatizing language is used throughout
  • ✓ No guaranteed outcome claims ("therapy will cure burnout")
  • ✓ Author credentials and reviewer credentials are disclosed

Corrections Policy

If we discover an error in published content, we correct it promptly and note the correction at the bottom of the page. If you spot an inaccuracy, please contact us.

Editorial Independence

Our content is never influenced by donors, partners, or advertisers. Editorial decisions are made solely by our content and clinical teams based on what best serves educators.