Health information sources
Evidence for clearer questionsWe use responsible health sources to support general education while keeping diagnosis, treatment fit, and current program details in the right hands.
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How we choose clinical sources
The standards on our editorial policy page guide source selection, and our medical review policy explains when a named reviewer may appear.
We prefer government health agencies, established clinical guidance, and organizations responsible for the information being described. A source should be relevant to the exact statement it supports. General authority is not enough when a claim depends on a specific population, substance, mental health concern, or level-of-care question.
Sources support education. They do not confirm that Women’s Recovery provides every service mentioned on an educational page, and they do not determine whether a service is appropriate for one person. Current program scope, schedule, eligibility, and availability require direct confirmation.
Sources for substance use, recovery, and levels of care
Our substance information library and level-of-care guide use sources that help readers understand risks, questions, and treatment principles.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides public education about asking for help, treatment, recovery, co-occurring conditions, and levels of care. The National Institute on Drug Abuse publishes research-based information about substances and principles of effective treatment.
A substance page may require immediate safety guidance before routine treatment information. Unknown drug contents, mixing substances, overdose signs, severe withdrawal, pregnancy, medication interactions, and other medical concerns need appropriate professional or emergency attention.
Sources for mental health and women’s health questions
The mental health topic library and women’s life-stage guidance use careful boundaries around symptoms and diagnosis.
The National Institute of Mental Health offers public information about mental health conditions, symptoms, treatment, and concerns that may affect women across life stages. We use this material to clarify general concepts while preserving the difference between education and an individual evaluation.
A checklist cannot account for the timing, intensity, medical context, trauma history, substance use, medication, relationships, culture, support, or daily functioning that may matter. Readers are encouraged to use general information to understand their concerns rather than assign themselves a diagnosis.
Safety resources, updates, and source questions
Use the urgent concerns page when safety may come first, or send a source question through the contact page.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides crisis support in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides overdose prevention information. Call 911 when you or someone else is in immediate danger. These resources are separate from routine Women’s Recovery admissions.
Health guidance and linked web pages can change. When we materially update a public page, its evidence and attribution should be reviewed against the final version. If a linked source moves or no longer supports the statement, the citation should be replaced or the statement revised.
- Use primary or responsible-source material when available.
- Match the source to the specific statement and population.
- Separate public education from current program facts and individual advice.
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