Editorial policy

Open Wellbeing Journal aims to make careful, readable work about well-being without overstating what an article can establish. We distinguish general information and reflection from professional advice, and we correct the record when we get something wrong.

Accuracy and care

We check names, dates and claims against suitable sources before publication and revise wording that could mislead. When evidence or interpretation is uncertain, we say so rather than presenting a confident-sounding answer. Our coverage does not diagnose, prescribe treatment or promise results; readers with personal concerns should seek an appropriately qualified professional.

Independence and corrections

Editorial decisions are made for relevance to readers, not to secure favourable coverage. We consider correction requests, review the specific passage and supporting information, and update an article when a material error is confirmed. A correction should make clear what changed without quietly obscuring the original mistake.

Paid work and illustrations

Any paid, sponsored or partner material is clearly identified as such and kept distinct from independent editorial work. Partners do not receive a promise of favourable coverage. Some illustrations may be generated with AI; where that is the case, the image is labelled so readers can distinguish illustration from documentary photography.