Editorial Policy
How we research, check and update our articles
YourBrainLens is an educational psychology site. This page explains who writes the content, which sources we use, how articles are checked, and how to report a mistake.
Authorship
Who writes the content
Articles are written by Ayeza, a psychology student. The author is not a licensed psychologist or therapist. Content is educational and written to help students, writers and curious readers understand psychology. Read more on the author page.
Topics
How topics are chosen
Topics come from questions psychology students and readers commonly ask, such as degree options, exam preparation, personality concepts and everyday behaviour. We cover a topic only when we can explain it clearly and support it with credible sources.
Sources
Where our information comes from
We prefer peer-reviewed journals, the American Psychological Association (APA), the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the World Health Organization (WHO), government statistics and university websites. Statistics and studies link to the original source wherever possible.
We avoid anonymous blogs, forums, unsourced claims and commercial pages that offer a product as the only evidence for a claim.
Fact-checking
How articles are checked
Before publishing, the author checks facts, figures and claims against the cited sources, removes claims the sources do not support, and labels uncertain or disputed findings as such. Salary, college and statistics articles state the source and the year of the data.
Any tool used to help with outlines or drafting does not replace human review. Every article is checked against its sources and edited by the author before it is published.
Updates
Updates and corrections
Articles show a last-updated date. We review older articles regularly and update them when new research or data appears.
If you find an error, email contact@yourbrainlens.com. We review each report and correct the article as soon as we can.
Mental Health
Mental health content
Articles about mental health are for education only. They are not medical or psychological advice and cannot diagnose or treat any condition. If you are struggling, please contact a licensed professional. If you are in crisis or in danger, contact your local emergency number or a local crisis helpline right away.
Advertising
Ads and independence
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YourBrainLens provides educational and informational content about psychology and related subjects. It is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological or mental-health advice, diagnosis or treatment. Readers should seek qualified professional guidance for individual concerns.