Editorial and Medical Review Policy
We build Open ADHD for clarity, care, and evidence. This page explains how our content is created, reviewed, and updated.
Our editorial principles
Accuracy first
We prioritize clinical references and peer reviewed research when explaining screening tools and ADHD traits.
Clarity and empathy
We write for adults who may be overwhelmed. Language is clear, supportive, and free of judgment.
Plain language
We translate clinical concepts into everyday terms without oversimplifying or losing nuance.
Actionable next steps
Each page explains what to do with results, including when to seek professional evaluation.
Background sources and questionnaire limits
Clinical resources provide background. They do not validate our original 18-question reflection, which is not the ASRS, and do not imply endorsement of this project. See the methodology page for the current result rules.
- DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for ADHD published by the American Psychiatric Association.
- The official Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) is a separate instrument. This project does not reproduce it and does not treat the original reflection as an ASRS result. Permission and instrument information are linked from the methodology page.
- Peer reviewed research on adult ADHD, executive function, and comorbid conditions.
- Public health guidance from national health institutes and professional organizations.
Standards for future reviews
- 1 Research and outline each topic with primary sources and current guidance.
- 2 Draft content in plain language with explicit notes on limitations and intent.
- 3 Record the reviewer, review scope, date and any unresolved concerns before describing content as independently reviewed.
- 4 Update pages when new evidence or guidelines emerge.
Automated tools may be used for drafting, translation and editing. The project currently has no documented independent clinical review. A source link or an update date is not evidence that a clinician reviewed a page.
Medical disclaimer
Open ADHD provides everyday tools, original reflections and separate screening questionnaires. These do not provide a diagnosis. Clinical assessment and treatment require a qualified professional.
Privacy commitment
Answers and personal records are stored in this browser, not uploaded to our servers or analytics. You can download or delete local data. The privacy page explains storage limits and routine hosting and font requests.
Updates and transparency
Guides include published and updated dates. When significant changes occur, we update content to reflect new evidence.
Report errors or missing sources in the linked project issue tracker. Do not include personal health information in a public issue.