MEDinfinit Editorial Guidelines

Our commitment to you

Every MEDinfinit article is reviewed by a licensed, qualified therapist before it is published. Our readers are Persian speakers living far from home, and our content can shape important decisions about their mental health, relationships, and life in a new country. That is why we put accuracy, transparency, and respect ahead of speed and volume.

These guidelines explain who writes and reviews our content, which sources we rely on, how we keep our Persian and English content aligned, and how we keep articles up to date.

Who we write for

• Persian-speaking immigrants in Canada, the US, Europe, Australia and beyond, and their families
• Core topics: individual mental health, couples therapy, teens, group therapy, and the specific experiences of migration such as homesickness, culture shock, loneliness, shifting family roles, and rebuilding a life
• Examples and advice must fit life in the host country, not only life in Iran

Who writes our content

Articles are written by the MEDinfinit content team: writers trained in psychology or experienced in health writing. The author’s name appears on every article.

We work with writers who:

• Understand core psychology concepts and can read English-language research
• Write fluent standard Persian, or fluent English for the English edition
• Understand the migrant experience and cultural differences
• Pass a portfolio review and trial period, and follow these guidelines in full

Our writers are not therapists unless the byline says otherwise. That is why every piece goes to a clinical expert before publication.

Clinical review

No article is published without approval from a clinical reviewer. Reviewers are chosen from the MEDinfinit therapist network and must:

• Hold at least a master’s degree in psychology, counselling or a related field, or a medical degree in psychiatry
• Hold an active license from the regulatory body where they practise (for example RCC in Canada, a state license in the US, or Iran’s Psychology and Counselling Organization)
• Have clinical experience in the article’s topic (couples articles go to a couples therapist, teen articles to a specialist in adolescents, medication articles to a psychiatrist)

Each article shows the reviewer’s name, credentials, country of practice, and review date, linked to their therapist profile.

How an article is published

1. Topic selection: based on real client questions, recurring support requests, and anonymised, aggregated intake-assessment trends — not search volume alone.
2. Research and writing: the writer drafts from credible sources.
3. Copy editing: an editor checks clarity, grammar, and tone.
4. Clinical review: the reviewer checks accuracy, completeness, and that nothing could cause harm.
5. Bilingual alignment: if the article has a version in the other language, both are checked against each other before publishing.
6. Publication: with the author’s name, the reviewer’s name and credentials, and the review date.

If the reviewer disagrees with any part of the text, their view takes priority and that part is not published until the disagreement is resolved.

Sources and citations

Scientific claims must cite a credible source. Our order of preference:

1. Peer-reviewed research, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses (especially research on migrant mental health and the Iranian diaspora)
2. Clinical references such as DSM-5-TR, ICD-11, and NICE guidelines
3. Trusted organisations: APA, WHO, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), national psychology associations in host countries, and Iran’s Psychology and Counselling Organization
4. Academic and professional textbooks

We do not cite non-expert blogs, social media, or promotional content. Each article ends with its reference list. Statistics used elsewhere on the site (such as the share of immigrants who feel homesick or depressed) must also name their source.

Writing principles

We write for people, not specialists. MEDinfinit’s voice is warm, empathetic, and hopeful — like a therapist who knows firsthand what it means to start over far from home.

• Plain language: technical terms only when needed, always explained. In Persian articles we give the English term once in brackets, since readers may meet it in their host country.
• Correct Persian: proper half-spaces (نیم‌فاصله) and Academy of Persian Language style; no Finglish or unnecessary English words.
• One brand name: «MEDinfinit» in English and «مداینفینیت» in Persian. Variants such as «MEDinfint» or «مداینفنیت» are errors.
• Cultural sensitivity: we respect readers’ beliefs, lifestyles, sexual orientation, and political views, and never present Iranian or host-country culture as better or worse.
• Balance: we present scientific views fairly and say so when evidence is not conclusive.
• No labels: “a person living with depression,” not “depressed people.”
• We don’t diagnose: articles and the AI intake assessment are for awareness and therapist matching; diagnosis happens only in a session with a professional.
• No exaggerated promises: no “guaranteed cure” or “in 7 days.”
• Privacy: clinical examples are fully anonymised and altered. Client testimonials are published only with written consent and without identifying details.
• Localise, don’t just translate: Persian and English versions carry the same message, but examples and terms are adapted to each audience.

Limits and sensitive topics

MEDinfinit content does not replace counselling, psychotherapy, or medical treatment. Mental health laws and services differ by country, so our advice is general and we point readers to professionals and services where they live.

• Suicide and self-harm: we never describe methods, and we list crisis contacts for several countries.
• Domestic violence and abuse: safety comes first. We point to protection services in the reader’s country and do not suggest that seeking help depends on immigration status unless a reviewer confirms otherwise.
• Children and teens: content is written for parents and reviewed by someone experienced with children and adolescents.
• Medication: we never advise starting, stopping, or changing a dose. Brand names and availability vary by country; this decision belongs with a psychiatrist.
• Immigration and residency: we do not give legal immigration advice and refer readers to a qualified legal adviser.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number:

Re-check these numbers each time the guidelines are reviewed. MEDinfinit does not provide emergency services.

Keeping content current

Articles are re-reviewed at least every 12 months, and sooner when new research or clinical guidance appears. Older blog posts without a named reviewer are marked “Awaiting clinical review” until they are fully reviewed.

Each article shows a “Last reviewed” date. It changes only when a clinician has reviewed the text again; typo fixes or layout changes do not count.

Independence and transparency

MEDinfinit is an online therapy platform, and we don’t hide that. Some articles mention our sessions, therapists, or gift cards, but a mention never replaces accurate information.

• Our therapists may not be licensed in the reader’s country of residence, and we say so openly.
• Reviewers are never paid to endorse a product, medication, or method. When a reviewer is part of the MEDinfinit network, we disclose it.
• Sponsored content is clearly labelled and kept separate from educational content.
• AI: we use AI in the intake assessment and therapist matching, and in content work only to help with research and editing. Nothing is published without full review by a human writer and clinician.

Reporting an error

If you find a scientific error, outdated information, or upsetting content, send us the article’s link. The content team reviews reports within 7 business days, and major scientific corrections are noted with a date at the end of the article.

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