Information Sharing
How we share information
Mental health information can be confusing, contradictory, and hard to trust — especially when you're already overwhelmed. neurobetter exists to make things clearer, not more complicated.
We believe people deserve to know where information comes from, so they can decide for themselves how much weight to give it. That's why we label the content we publish, and why we're transparent about what we know, what we don't, and where the boundaries are.
You don't need to have a clear goal here.Many people arrive feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or just curious. It’s okay not to know what you’re looking for yet.
Our content labels
Across our Advice Hub and website, you'll see coloured panels highlighting key pieces of information. These tell you the nature of the content you're reading and help you assess it on your own terms.
Each label has a consistent meaning. You can also click the label at the top of each panel to remind yourself where the information comes from.
Information
Blue panels are used to explain a topic or concept. They highlight something we think is important for you to understand — a definition, a key idea, or context that helps make sense of what you're reading.
This is an information panel. You'll see these when we're explaining something that helps you understand a topic more clearly.
Evidence
Green panels highlight research findings, clinical evidence, or expert sources. When we cite a statistic, reference a study, or draw on clinical guidelines, we use an evidence panel so you can see at a glance that there is research behind the claim.
We prioritise well-established findings — ideally from meta-analyses or systematic reviews — and provide references and links to original sources. Where findings are contested or emerging, we say so.
This is an evidence panel. You'll see these when we're presenting research, statistics, or findings from clinical sources.
Reassurance
Amber panels offer comfort and validation. They are there to normalise your feelings, reduce shame, and remind you that your experience is shared by others.
We include these because neurodivergent people often carry years of self-doubt and self-criticism. Sometimes the most helpful thing we can do is say: this is understandable, and you are not alone.
This is a reassurance panel. You'll see these when we want to validate your experience or remind you that what you're feeling is understandable.
Safety
Rose panels are used for personal safety, self-care, and boundaries. They appear when content touches on distressing topics, when we want to signpost crisis support, or when it's important to remind you of the limits of what online information can provide.
This is a safety panel. You'll see these when we're signposting support services or reminding you to take care of yourself.
Our sources and references
When we make a claim backed by research or data, we cite the source using numbered footnotes. You'll see small superscript numbers in the text — like this. Clicking a footnote number takes you to the full reference at the bottom of the page. From there, clicking the arrow takes you back to where you were reading.
All footnotes are collected in a collapsible Sources section at the bottom of each page, so you can review every reference in one place.
Where we can, we link directly to the original source — whether that's a research paper, a clinical guideline, or an official dataset. However, external links can sometimes change or be removed by the organisations that maintain them. If you find a broken link, please let us know through our contact page.
We do this because we think you should be able to check our working. If we say something, you should be able to see where it came from.
Our editorial approach
All content published on neurobetter follows our content guidelines. In practice, this means:
- we use calm, clear language and avoid jargon where possible
- we cite our sources and link to original research
- we don't make absolute claims or promise outcomes
- we're honest about uncertainty and the limits of current knowledge
- we present information to support understanding, not to tell people what to do
Content is reviewed regularly to ensure it remains accurate and reflects current evidence.
What we don't do
neurobetter is not a crisis service, a diagnostic service, or a therapy provider. Our content is designed to support understanding and wellbeing, but it does not replace professional care.
If you need urgent support, our Get Help Now page has information about crisis services that can help immediately.
Questions or feedback
If you have questions about our content, notice something that needs correcting, or want to suggest a topic, we'd love to hear from you.