Our Editorial Policy
MEDvidi focuses on making mental health care more accessible and fostering highly personalized medical support. As a part of this mission, our team works on publishing timely, evidence-based content about mental health disorders, diagnostics, and available treatments. We aim to provide useful insights into more informed and detailed communication with your healthcare provider, answering the questions you may have as well as those that may not immediately come to mind.
Along with preparing quality content, we are dedicated to maintaining editorial integrity. Here, we explain how we create, review, evaluate, and update content on our website and share our key standards and processes.
Content Creation Process
Expert Authorship
Our team of in-house and freelance writers includes professionals with the following and other credentials:
- MD (Medical Doctor)
- DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
- MSW (Master in Social Work)
- MS in Health Science
- MSc in Applied Psychology
- ED.S. in Mental Health Counseling
As subject matter experts, our authors deliver important ideas accurately and clearly, drawing on their experience and qualifications. We focus on both the usefulness and readability of each content piece, offering information about sensitive topics without stigma and overcomplication.
Research and Ideation
The ideas and topics of our blog posts and guides are based on the needs and interests of our patients and broader audience, aiming to provide deeper insights into common mental health concerns, treatments, and frequently asked questions. We prioritize timely and relevant subjects and strive to cover them comprehensively and according to the latest medical guidelines and research.
We rely on credible and authoritative sources, such as:
- Recognized diagnostic manuals: DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), ICD (International Classification of Diseases).
- Reputable organizations: World Health Organization (WHO), National Institutes of Health (NIH), American Psychiatric Association (APA), Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and others.
- Peer-reviewed journals: BMC Public Health, BMC Psychiatry, The Lancet, The BMJ, American Journal of Psychiatry, Sage Journals, and others.
- Credible databases: PubMed, DailyMed, etc.
- Academic institutions: Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Harvard Health Publishing, Boston University, Oxford Academic, University of Pennsylvania Health System, and others.
Content Review Process
Fact-checking
The editorial team assesses the quality of sources and verifies the accuracy and clarity of medical facts, statistics, recommendations, and research interpretations. During content updates, we repeat the fact-checking process to ensure precision and relevance. We also aim for inclusive, unbiased, and stigma-free communication across the website, hence evaluating the content from these perspectives.
Editorial & Medical Review
Every piece of content published on the MEDvidi website, including blog posts, pages, tests, etc. goes through several stages of preparation and revision. The editorial team makes sure each copy is written clearly and originally, includes helpful, relevant, and up-to-date information, is based on trustworthy findings, and meets our company’s quality standards.
Our authors and editors work in close collaboration with the medical team who professionally evaluate, analyze, interpret, and confirm the facts. Qualified medical providers reviewing our written materials have the following and other credentials:
- MD (Medical Doctor)
- DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
- CRNP (Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner)
- PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy)
Content Updates and Maintenance
The field of mental health care, related standards, and available treatments is constantly developing, with new guidelines and research adding depth to existing facts and introducing new insights. Therefore, our editorial and medical teams regularly review content to avoid outdated or inaccurate information.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
MEDvidi is committed to providing unbiased, evidence-based medical information. All contributors, including authors, medical reviewers, and editors, are expected to operate with integrity and transparency and disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the content they create or review. All content is independently reviewed and adheres to the standards of accuracy and reliability.
Policies and Limitations
The content published on MEDvidi is for informational purposes only and cannot substitute professional medical consultation. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized advice and treatment.
While our editorial team ensures the use of carefully selected, credible sources, conducts thorough fact-checking at the time of publication, and regularly reviews and updates the content for correctness, we may not control whether external sites update their content or alter its accuracy in the future.
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User Feedback and Corrections
We aim to ensure that our content reflects reliable information and our commitment to quality care. If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions for improvement, or notice inaccurate or outdated information, please reach out to us at help@medvidi.com. When feedback about potential errors is received, our editorial team carefully reviews and assesses its validity; confirmed inconsistencies are promptly corrected.