Editorial Guidelines

Our Editorial Philosophy

Health content published on the internet varies enormously in quality, accuracy, and intent. At Holy Rosary Healthcare, we operate from a clear conviction: health information that influences medical decisions carries a profound responsibility. When someone reads about addiction treatment options for a family member, or tries to understand whether their insurance covers mental health care, or seeks to understand what a dual diagnosis means for their prognosis — the quality of the information they find matters enormously.

We publish in the category that Google and the broader information quality community call YMYL — Your Money or Your Life: content where inaccurate or misleading information could cause real harm to the reader. That classification is not a bureaucratic label for us — it is an accurate description of the stakes involved in the health topics we cover.

Our editorial philosophy rests on three commitments:

1. Clinical accuracy above all else. We never allow content to be published if its clinical claims are unsubstantiated, outdated, or contradicted by current evidence-based guidelines.
2. Transparency about what we know and don't know. Health science is not always settled. When evidence is mixed, contested, or evolving, our content acknowledges that complexity rather than asserting false certainty.
3. Reader welfare is non-negotiable. We do not publish content designed to frighten, manipulate, or exploit vulnerable readers. We do not recommend specific providers, treatment facilities, or products. We do not accept advertising that conflicts with our editorial independence.

Content Standards

Scope of Coverage

Holy Rosary Healthcare publishes educational content in the following areas: addiction recovery and treatment, mental health conditions and treatment, co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis, substance use disorders, general medical conditions (particularly chronic disease), health insurance navigation, patient resources and healthcare navigation, and community health education.

We do not publish content outside our established verticals without editorial team review. We do not publish content that constitutes medical advice (specific treatment recommendations for individual patients), legal advice, or financial advice.

Clinical Accuracy Requirements

Every factual claim in Holy Rosary Healthcare content must be:

• Supported by peer-reviewed research, clinical guidelines from recognized professional organizations, or data from authoritative government health agencies
• Consistent with current (within the past five years) evidence-based clinical standards
• Cited with a reference to the specific source, either as an inline link or a listed citation
• Reviewed by a team member with relevant clinical expertise in the subject area

Statistical claims (prevalence figures, mortality rates, treatment outcome data) must be sourced to primary data: SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health, CDC surveillance data, NIH-funded research, or peer-reviewed epidemiological studies. Secondary summaries and media reports are not acceptable sources for statistical claims.

Content Structure Requirements

Every article published on Holy Rosary Healthcare must include:

• A clearly stated clinical reviewer with name, credentials, and link to bio page
• A "Last Updated" date
• Inline citations or end-of-article references for all factual claims
• A medical disclaimer directing readers to seek professional guidance for personal health questions
• Internal links to related articles within the site
• Appropriate schema markup (MedicalWebPage, Article, Person for reviewer)

What We Do Not Publish

Holy Rosary Healthcare does not publish:

• Content that makes specific treatment recommendations for individual patients
• Testimonials or anecdotal success stories presented as evidence of treatment efficacy
• Content that stigmatizes individuals with mental health conditions or substance use disorders
• Sensationalized or fear-based framings of health conditions
• Commercial endorsements of specific treatment facilities, providers, or products
• Content that contradicts current consensus clinical guidelines without strong evidentiary justification
• Content that could cause harm to vulnerable readers, including those in crisis

The Editorial Review Process

Step 1: Research & Drafting

Content development begins with a thorough review of the relevant clinical literature, including peer-reviewed research, clinical practice guidelines, and authoritative government health resources. Our editorial team consults primary sources from SAMHSA, NIH, NIMH, NIDA, the CDC, and appropriate professional organizations (ASAM, APA, ANA, etc.) before drafting begins.

Step 2: Clinical Review

Draft content is reviewed by the editorial team member with expertise in the relevant subject area. The reviewer checks for:

• Clinical accuracy of all factual claims
• Appropriate use of clinical terminology
• Consistency with current evidence-based guidelines
• Completeness — ensuring important clinical nuances are not omitted
• Appropriate acknowledgment of uncertainty where evidence is contested

Step 3: Source Verification

All cited sources are checked to confirm they are accessible, accurately represented, and appropriately authoritative. We do not cite sources that are behind paywalls without providing context for readers who cannot access them. Where possible, we link to open-access versions of peer-reviewed research.

Step 4: Copyedit & Clarity Review

Reviewed content undergoes a copyedit focused on clarity, reading level appropriateness (target: accessible to a general adult audience without requiring medical training), and internal consistency. Jargon is defined on first use or avoided where a plain-language alternative is accurate.

Step 5: Publication & Dating

Published articles carry the name and credentials of the clinical reviewer, a publication or last-updated date, and appropriate schema markup disclosing the article's authorship and review status.

Content Updates & Corrections

Scheduled Review

All content on Holy Rosary Healthcare is subject to scheduled review to ensure it remains current with evolving clinical guidelines. High-priority content (co-occurring disorders, medication-assisted treatment, insurance coverage) is reviewed annually. General health and condition overview content is reviewed on an 18-month cycle.

Correction Policy

When factual errors are identified in published content, we correct them promptly. Significant corrections are noted at the top of the article with a description of what was changed and when. We do not quietly delete or alter content to remove errors without disclosure.

If you believe you have identified an error in any of our content, please contact us with the specific claim, the URL of the page, and the source you believe contradicts our content. We investigate all credible correction requests and respond within five business days.

Independence & Conflicts of Interest

Holy Rosary Healthcare does not accept payment to produce, place, or rank content. Our editorial decisions are not influenced by advertisers, treatment providers, pharmaceutical companies, or any other commercial interest. We do not have affiliate relationships with treatment facilities or providers. We do not accept sponsored content.

Editorial team members are expected to disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to content they review. Where a conflict of interest exists, review responsibilities are reassigned to another team member.

Privacy & Crisis Resources

Holy Rosary Healthcare does not collect identifying information from readers beyond what is necessary for site operation. We do not store personal health information.

Because our content covers topics — addiction, mental health, co-occurring disorders — where some readers may be in distress, every page on this site carries information about crisis resources. If you are in a mental health emergency, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). If you are in immediate danger, call 911.