At Project Semicolon, we are committed to providing accurate and reliable mental health resources that offer meaningful insight and support. Our content is designed to empower individuals and communities, while complementing—but never replacing—the advice of licensed therapists, physicians, or mental health professionals. Although all content is reviewed for accuracy, we encourage anyone facing mental health challenges to seek professional treatment and diagnosis from a qualified medical provider.

We Are Independent and Unbiased

Project Semicolon operates with complete editorial independence. We do not receive funding from mental health service providers, pharmaceutical companies, or any corporate interests. Our work is driven solely by our mission: to support mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and community empowerment.

All editorial decisions are made by the Project Semicolon Editorial Team in partnership with our Clinical Affairs Team. We are guided by principles of transparency, neutrality, and compassion. To maintain the trust of our community, all contributors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including personal or financial affiliations with individuals, organizations, or companies.

Our Content Quality Commitment

Project Semicolon is dedicated to publishing content that is medically accurate, research-based, and reflective of current standards of care. Every article undergoes clinical review by licensed professionals and subject matter experts who ensure the information is up to date and clearly communicated.

We translate complex clinical information into content that is accessible, compassionate, and helpful. When there is broad scientific consensus on a topic, we clearly state it. In cases where information is emerging or debated, we acknowledge differing perspectives and clarify what is currently known.

Sensitivity in Mental Health Information

We approach mental health content with care and responsibility. We understand the impact our words have on individuals seeking help and clarity.

Project Semicolon does not use fear-based language or exploitative storytelling. Instead, we prioritize content that is honest, balanced, and supportive—intended to foster healing and hope rather than anxiety or despair.

Protecting Vulnerable People

We actively work to safeguard individuals who may be at heightened risk due to mental health conditions, trauma, or personal circumstances. This includes those experiencing crisis, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or severe emotional distress.

Our approach includes:

• Editorial Oversight and Sensitivity Reviews – Regular reviews of sensitive content to ensure ethical alignment.

• Non-Exploitative Reporting – Avoiding sensationalism in favor of dignity, truth, and compassion.

• Content Warnings and Resource Access – Providing context and direct access to crisis resources where appropriate.

• Challenging Stereotypes – Addressing and dismantling harmful myths or stigmatizing language.

• Resource Inclusion – Linking to trusted hotlines, support networks, and nonprofit partners when discussing topics like suicide or trauma.

Identifying and Labeling Sensitive Content

Some topics—like trauma, self-harm, and suicide—require heightened care. For these, we take additional steps to ensure respectful framing:

• Content Tagging – Clear labels identifying content as sensitive in nature.

• Disclaimers – Providing context and crisis resource links for readers who may be impacted.

• Empathetic Tone – Avoiding alarmism and using compassionate, evidence-based language.

Our goal is always to inform without causing harm.

Clinical Review Process

Our Clinical Review Process follows best practices in healthcare publishing. Each piece of content is evaluated by our Clinical Affairs Team for:

• Accuracy – Verifying clinical facts and terminology.

• Relevance – Meeting the needs of our community.

• Recency – Reflecting the latest research and standards of care.

• Source Quality – Drawing from peer-reviewed journals, government resources, and clinical guidelines.

• Clarity – Making complex topics understandable.

• Consistency – Standardizing language and tone across our platform.

• Compliance – Adhering to ethical and legal standards in content creation.

Content is reviewed collaboratively to ensure trustworthiness and accessibility.

Editing Process

Our Editorial Team routinely updates and enhances content for clarity, readability, and relevance. Updates are based on the latest research, clinical guidelines, and community needs.

When editors enhance or revise content—especially legacy material—it is clearly marked to reflect editorial involvement. We remain committed to keeping our platform current and helpful for all readers.

Our Ethical Use of AI in Editorial Practices

Project Semicolon uses AI tools to support—but never replace—our human editorial and clinical teams. AI helps us refine language, improve readability, and support research. We do not rely on AI to generate original content or make clinical recommendations.

We are transparent about our AI use and committed to ethical standards. All AI-assisted content undergoes thorough human review.

AI in Content Comprehension and Readability

AI is used to:

• Spot overly technical or complex language.

• Suggest refinements that improve accessibility.

• Identify areas that may benefit from additional context.

AI helps us translate dense medical concepts into content that is easier to understand—without compromising accuracy or integrity.

AI for Research and Workflow Efficiency

AI also supports our editorial research by:

• Summarizing recent studies and guidelines.

• Surfacing emerging trends in mental health.

• Cross-checking factual information across trusted sources.

Every AI-assisted insight is verified by our human reviewers before inclusion.

Keeping Information Current

Project Semicolon maintains a rigorous review cycle to keep all content relevant, credible, and aligned with evolving mental health research. Every article is reviewed at least once per year, with update timelines clearly indicated.

Each article includes:

• The original publish date

• The most recent update

• The date of clinical review

• The date of any significant revisions

We monitor developments in mental health care and revise our content accordingly.

Reviewing and Updating Our Editorial Policy

This policy itself is subject to regular review. When changes are made, we will update this page to reflect:

• The original publication date

• The date of the latest review

• The date of the most recent changes

If substantial updates are made, we will notify our community and explain why those changes were necessary.