Publishing Principles
Therapytips.org is the editorial and publishing division of Awake Therapy, an international telehealth provider serving clients in over 40 countries. Our mission is to deliver clear, actionable, and research-informed mental health and psychology content written and reviewed by experts.
This page provides full transparency into how our content is produced, reviewed, updated, and maintained — so that readers, clinicians, reporters, and search engines can evaluate the quality and credibility of our work.
Our Commitment To Scientific Accuracy
All content on Therapytips.org is held to the highest scientific standards. That means articles are written or reviewed by psychologists, clinicians, and researchers with advanced training in mental health and behavioral science. Claims are grounded in empirical research, not anecdote. We cite scientific journals, reputable institutions, and established psychological theories, and we maintain transparent authorship so readers always know who is behind the content and what qualifies them to write it.
Clinical & Scientific Review
Certain articles undergo additional review by qualified mental health professionals. This includes clinical accuracy checks to verify that language reflects accepted practice and avoids harm; scientific validation to confirm that empirical claims are supported by current research; and reader-safe communication to ensure the tone is responsible and appropriate for general audiences.
Our primary clinical reviewer is Jourdan Travers, LCSW, a licensed psychotherapist and Clinical Director at Awake Therapy. Her responsibilities include reviewing mental-health articles for clinical soundness, verifying the appropriate use of psychological terminology, and suggesting revisions based on real-world therapeutic practice.
Our Editorial Standards
- Accuracy. All articles must reflect current scientific understanding.
- Objectivity. Content is presented without sensationalism or bias.
- Authority. Articles are authored or reviewed by domain experts.
- Clarity. Complex research is translated into language that is understandable and actionable.
- Ethical Responsibility. Mental health information is handled with care and grounded in respect for readers' real-world needs.
How Our Content Is Created
Content on Therapytips.org is produced through a multi-step editorial process. Topics are selected based on relevance to psychological science, reader demand, trending research, and real-world mental health challenges. Articles are written primarily by Mark Travers, Ph.D., an American psychologist specializing in relationship science, personality, judgment and decision-making, and human motivation. Authors consult peer-reviewed journals, meta-analyses, published books, expert interviews, and reputable psychological databases before drafting. Complex scientific findings are then translated into practical insights without sacrificing accuracy or nuance.
We often conduct interviews with the world's leading psychologists and behavioral science researchers and publish those on our site too. You can find these interviews interspersed with our articles, personality tests and other site content.
Moreover, much of our content appears on other leading news and psychology publishing outlets, such as Forbes and Psychology Today. The articles written by Mark Travers, Ph.D. have garnered hundreds of millions of views across these various outlets.
Review, Editing & Fact-Checking
Every article undergoes editorial review for clarity and tone, scientific review to ensure claims align with current research, fact-checking of empirical claims and statistics, and ethical review for responsible mental-health communication.
Content Types
- Expert-Written Articles. Pieces grounded in psychological research and authored by professionals with domain expertise.
- Interviews. Conversations with researchers, clinicians, authors, and thought leaders.
- Advice Columns. Practical guidance rooted in evidence-based psychological principles.
- Personality Tests. Interactive assessments informed by empirical findings and validated frameworks.
Use of Generative AI
AI is never used to automatically generate articles on Therapytips.org. Authors may use AI tools for preliminary research, idea organization, or administrative tasks, but all final writing, editing, and conclusions are created and approved by humans with domain expertise. No article is published without direct human authorship and review.
Updating & Maintaining Content
We regularly update articles to reflect new research findings, evolving scientific consensus, clinical best practices, and changes in diagnostic frameworks or terminology.
Diversity, Ethics & Reader Well-Being
We avoid stigmatizing language, prioritize inclusivity and respect for diverse backgrounds, never offer medical diagnosis or individualized treatment recommendations, and encourage readers to seek professional help when appropriate.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our editorial process, wish to report an error, or want to suggest an update, please contact us.