Clinically Reviewed
All clinical content on anxiety.md is reviewed by licensed mental health professionals before publication and updated regularly.
Our Clinical Advisory Network
anxiety.md, part of the thrive.md health network, works with a network of clinical advisors — licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, and mental health professionals with expertise in anxiety disorders. Our advisors:
- Hold active clinical licenses in their respective fields
- Have expertise in anxiety disorders, CBT, exposure therapy, or related specialties
- Practice according to current clinical guidelines (APA, NICE, etc.)
- Disclose any potential conflicts of interest
We do not name individual reviewers to protect their privacy and prevent our content from being misattributed as their personal medical advice. Content is reviewed as "anxiety.md Clinical Advisory Team" to represent our collective review process rather than any individual clinician's opinion.
What Reviewers Check
Our clinical review process evaluates every piece of content across multiple dimensions:
Clinical Review Checklist
Accepted Sources
Our content is built on evidence from authoritative sources. We prioritize:
Clinical Guidelines
APA Practice Guidelines, NICE Guidelines, WHO recommendations
Government Agencies
NIMH, CDC, WHO, SAMHSA
Diagnostic Standards
DSM-5-TR, ICD-11
Systematic Reviews
Cochrane Reviews, meta-analyses
Peer-Reviewed Journals
JAMA Psychiatry, The Lancet Psychiatry, Journal of Anxiety Disorders, Behaviour Research and Therapy
Professional Organizations
American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association, ADAA
Review Frequency
Our content review schedule ensures information remains current:
- Initial review: All content is clinically reviewed before publication
- Annual review: All clinical content is reviewed at least once per year
- Triggered review: Content is immediately reviewed when significant new evidence emerges (new guidelines, major studies, DSM updates)
- Community-flagged: Content flagged by readers is reviewed within 5 business days
Limitations
We want to be transparent about what our review process does not guarantee:
- Not a replacement for professional care: Our content is educational, not diagnostic or therapeutic. It cannot replace evaluation and treatment by a qualified healthcare provider.
- Not personalized medical advice: General information may not apply to your specific situation, co-occurring conditions, or circumstances.
- Not exhaustive: We cover major topics but cannot address every subtype, comorbidity, or edge case.
- Subject to evolving science: Mental health research is constantly advancing. We update content regularly, but there may be a lag between new findings and our content updates.
Report an Inaccuracy
We take accuracy seriously and welcome reader input. If you believe any content on anxiety.md contains medical inaccuracies, outdated information, or could be improved:
Contact us: Email corrections@thrive.md with:
• The specific content/page in question
• The issue you identified
• Supporting sources (if available)
All submissions are reviewed by our editorial team and, when warranted, escalated to clinical review. We respond within 5 business days and make corrections promptly when errors are confirmed.
For Healthcare Providers
If you're a healthcare provider interested in contributing to or reviewing our content, we welcome your expertise. We're always looking to expand our clinical advisory network.
Contact: clinical@thrive.md
Questions?
For questions about our medical review process or editorial policies, please see our Editorial Policy or contact us at hello@thrive.md.