📚 Research & Scientific Sources

Complete bibliography of clinical scales, peer-reviewed research, and authoritative guidelines used across all DoRitual tools.

52
Sources Cited
18
Validated Scales
30+
Tools Supported

⚠️ Important Notice

DoRitual tools are for educational and self-reflection purposes only. They are based on validated clinical scales but cannot diagnose any condition. All assessments should be discussed with a qualified mental health professional. If you are in crisis, please contact emergency services or a crisis helpline immediately.

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Clinical Diagnostic Standards

Official diagnostic criteria and medical guidelines

DSM-5-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, Text Revision)
American Psychiatric Association, 2022
The authoritative classification system for mental health disorders in the United States. All diagnostic criteria referenced align with DSM-5-TR standards.
Clinical Standard Gold Standard
Used in: PTSD Check, Emotional Dysregulation, Trauma Bond
→ Official Source
ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision)
World Health Organization, 2022
Global diagnostic standard including CPTSD classification. Used for international alignment of trauma-related assessments.
Clinical Standard International
Used in: PTSD/C-PTSD Check, Trauma Bond
→ Official Source
ISTSS Prevention and Treatment Guidelines
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, 2019
Evidence-based guidelines for trauma assessment and treatment. Informs our trauma-related screening tools.
Clinical Guidelines Peer-Reviewed
Used in: PTSD Check, Trauma Bond, CEN Test
→ Official Source
NIMH Mental Health Information
National Institute of Mental Health (USA)
Government-backed mental health research and statistics. Used for prevalence data and symptom descriptions.
Government Authoritative
Used in: PTSD Check, Emotional Dysregulation
→ Official Source
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Validated Psychological Scales

Peer-reviewed assessment instruments with established psychometric properties

DERS (Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale)
Gratz & Roemer, 2004
36-item self-report measure assessing multiple aspects of emotion dysregulation. Primary foundation for our Emotional Dysregulation assessment.
Validated Scale Clinical Use
Used in: Emotional Dysregulation Test
→ Original Study
PCL-5 (PTSD Checklist for DSM-5)
Weathers et al., 2013
20-item self-report measure of PTSD symptoms. Aligned with DSM-5 criteria for trauma assessment.
Validated Scale Clinical Use
Used in: PTSD/C-PTSD Check
→ Official Source
CENs (Childhood Emotional Neglect Scale)
Dr. Jonice Webb, 2012
Assessment tool for identifying patterns of childhood emotional neglect. Based on clinical research and case studies.
Validated Scale Clinical Use
Used in: CEN Test
→ Official Source
CTS-2 (Conflict Tactics Scale)
Straus et al., 1996
Measures psychological and physical abuse in relationships. Informs our emotional abuse assessment.
Validated Scale Research
Used in: Emotional Abuse Quiz, Narcissistic Abuse
→ Official Source
NPI (Narcissistic Personality Inventory)
Raskin & Hall, 1979; Raskin & Terry, 1988
Most widely used measure of narcissistic traits. Informs our narcissistic abuse assessment content.
Validated Scale Research
Used in: Narcissistic Abuse Assessment
→ Original Study
TBI (Trauma Bond Inventory)
Graham-Kevan & Archer, 2003
Assessment of traumatic bonding patterns in abusive relationships. Foundation for trauma bond screening.
Validated Scale Clinical Use
Used in: Trauma Bond Test
→ Research Paper
GAS (Gaslighting Assessment Scale)
Sweet, 2019
Emerging scale for identifying gaslighting behaviors in relationships. Based on clinical case studies.
Research Scale Emerging
Used in: Gaslighting Test
→ Related Research
ACE Study (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
CDC & Kaiser Permanente, 1998
Landmark study linking childhood trauma to adult health outcomes. Informs trauma-related content.
Landmark Study Government
Used in: Trauma Bond, CEN Test, PTSD Check
→ CDC Source
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Professional Organizations & Guidelines

Authoritative bodies setting mental health standards

American Psychological Association (APA)
Established 1892
Leading scientific and professional organization for psychology in the United States. Guidelines inform content accuracy.
Professional Body Authoritative
→ Official Website
American Psychiatric Association
Established 1844
Medical organization specializing in psychiatry. Publishers of DSM-5-TR.
Medical Body Authoritative
→ Official Website
CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD)
Established 1987
Leading ADHD research and advocacy organization. Informs emotional dysregulation content related to ADHD.
Professional Body Research-Based
Used in: Emotional Dysregulation
→ Official Website
Psychology Today
Established 1967
Mental health resource directory and educational content. Used for therapist referral information.
Resource Directory
→ Official Website
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Established 1979
Largest grassroots mental health organization in the US. Crisis resources and support information.
Nonprofit Crisis Support
→ Official Website
Crisis Text Line
Established 2013
24/7 crisis support via text message. Featured in our crisis resources.
Crisis Service 24/7 Support
→ Official Website
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Research Journals & Databases

Peer-reviewed publications and academic databases

PubMed / MEDLINE
National Library of Medicine
Primary database for biomedical and mental health research. All studies referenced are indexed here.
Database Government
→ Search Database
PsycINFO
American Psychological Association
Comprehensive psychology research database. Source for validated scale information.
Database Psychology
→ Database Info
Journal of Traumatic Stress
ISTSS Official Journal
Peer-reviewed journal publishing trauma research. Informs PTSD and trauma bond content.
Peer-Reviewed Trauma
→ Journal Page
Journal of Affective Disorders
Elsevier
Research on mood disorders and emotional regulation. Foundation for dysregulation content.
Peer-Reviewed Mood Disorders
→ Journal Page
Google Scholar
Google
Academic search engine for locating peer-reviewed papers and citations across disciplines.
Search Engine Academic
→ Search
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Spiritual & Alternative Practice Sources

Historical and contemporary sources for divination and spiritual tools

Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot Deck
Pamela Colman Smith & A.E. Waite, 1909
Most widely used tarot deck globally. Standard card meanings based on this system.
Historical Tarot Standard
Used in: Tarot Reading
→ Publisher Info
I Ching (Book of Changes)
Ancient Chinese Text (c. 1000 BCE)
One of the oldest Chinese classic texts. Foundation for hexagram interpretations.
Historical Ancient Wisdom
Used in: I Ching Reading
→ Translation
Norse Runes (Elder Futhark)
Historical Germanic Alphabet (c. 150-800 CE)
Ancient runic alphabet used for divination. Historical and archaeological sources inform interpretations.
Historical Archaeological
Used in: Norse Runes
→ Historical Info
The Secret Doctrine
Helena Blavatsky, 1888
Foundational theosophical text influencing modern spiritual practices including Akashic Records concept.
Historical Spiritual
Used in: Akashic Records
→ Theosophical Society
Crystal Healing Research Database
Various Contemporary Sources
Compilation of crystal healing traditions from multiple cultures. Note: Not scientifically validated.
Cultural Alternative
Used in: Crystal Healing
→ Reference

📅 Last Updated: February 27, 2026

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