Editorial Standards

Our Commitment

Paula publishes mental health and wellness content that users rely on for guidance. We take this responsibility seriously. All health-related content on trypaula.com follows these editorial standards to ensure accuracy, safety, and trustworthiness.

Content Creation Process

1. Research — Content topics are based on evidence-based mental health frameworks (CBT, DBT) and common user needs identified through anonymized usage patterns.
2. Drafting — Content is drafted using a combination of AI assistance and human editorial oversight to ensure accuracy and clear, accessible language.
3. Review — All health claims are verified against peer-reviewed sources including PubMed, the American Psychological Association (APA), and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
4. Publication — Content is published with clear attribution, publication dates, and source citations where applicable.
5. Updates — Published content is reviewed periodically and updated when new research or guidelines emerge.

Source Standards

We cite and reference the following types of sources:

• Peer-reviewed research published in recognized journals (via PubMed, APA PsycINFO)
• Clinical practice guidelines from the APA, NIMH, WHO, and NICE
• Established clinical textbooks on CBT, DBT, and related modalities
• Government health resources (NIH, CDC, SAMHSA)

We do not cite unverified claims, anecdotal evidence, or sources that lack clinical backing as evidence for health claims.

AI-Assisted Content Disclosure

Some of our blog and guide content is created with the assistance of AI language models and then reviewed by our editorial team for accuracy, tone, and correctness. We believe in transparency about this process. AI is a tool in our workflow — all content is ultimately the responsibility of our human team.

Crisis Safety

All content includes appropriate disclaimers that Paula is not a substitute for professional mental health care. Any content that touches on crisis topics includes direct links to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and other emergency resources. Our AI companion includes real-time crisis language detection that surfaces these resources immediately.

Corrections Policy

If we discover an error in published content, we correct it promptly and note the correction with a "Last updated" date. If you identify an inaccuracy in any of our content, please contact us at [email protected] and we will review and address it.

Independence

Our editorial content is independent of our commercial operations. Pricing pages, comparison content, and feature descriptions are clearly separated from educational health content. We do not accept paid placements within our health and wellness articles.