📋 Editorial Standards

Editorial Policy & Content Standards

Last reviewed: February 27, 2026 | Next scheduled review: August 2026

💡 Our Commitment

All content on DoRitual is created following evidence-based guidelines and reviewed for clinical accuracy. We maintain transparency about our process, limitations, and sources.

📝 Content Creation Process

Every page on DoRitual follows a structured creation and review process to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with current mental health research.

1

Research & Drafting

Content is drafted based on peer-reviewed research, clinical guidelines (DSM-5-TR, APA), and established mental health resources. All claims are sourced.

2

Clinical Review

Drafts are reviewed by volunteer licensed mental health professionals for clinical accuracy and appropriate framing. They flag any concerning claims or missing context.

3

Editorial Revision

Content is revised based on reviewer feedback. Language is adjusted for clarity, accessibility (8th-grade reading level), and cultural sensitivity.

4

Legal & Compliance Check

All disclaimers, crisis resources, and medical warnings are verified. Content is checked against FTC guidelines for health information.

5

Publication & Monitoring

Content is published with clear "Last Reviewed" date. User feedback is monitored for potential corrections or updates needed.

📅 Content Review Schedule

Mental health research evolves continuously. We maintain a structured review schedule to ensure content remains current and accurate.

Content Type Review Frequency Responsibility
Mental Health Assessments Every 6 months Clinical Advisors + Editor
Crisis Resources Every 3 months Editor
Spiritual Tools (Tarot, etc.) Every 12 months Editor
Research Citations Every 6 months Research Assistant
Legal Disclaimers Every 12 months Legal Consultant

🔍 Source Standards

We prioritize the following source types, in order of preference:

  1. Peer-reviewed journals (PubMed, PsycINFO, Google Scholar)
  2. Clinical guidelines (APA, ISTSS, NICE, WHO)
  3. Government health resources (NIMH, CDC, NHS)
  4. Established mental health organizations (NAMI, MHA, RAINN)
  5. Licensed professional publications (Psychology Today, licensed therapist blogs)

We do not cite: anonymous forums, unverified social media, personal blogs without credentials, or sources with clear commercial conflicts of interest.

⚠️ Corrections & Updates Policy

How We Handle Errors

If an error is identified (by our team or reported by users), we follow this process:

Significant corrections are noted at the top of the affected page for 30 days.

To report an error or suggest a correction: corrections@doritual.site

🤝 Conflict of Interest Disclosure

DoRitual maintains independence in all content decisions:

📧 Contact & Accountability

For editorial inquiries, corrections, or concerns about content:

We respond to all editorial inquiries within 5 business days.