Our Editorial Purpose
We at Energevox are committed to creating content that enables the reader to take charge of their emotional, relational, and personal health. Our content sits at the intersection of expertise and lived relevance. Whether it’s creating healthy daily habits or grasping mental health and relationships today, our purpose is to be both an expert source and an empathic companion.
We aim to create articles that are not only well-researched, inclusive, and professionally fact-checked but also readable and engaging. This guide establishes the standards, practices, and editorial principles behind our content—and holds our staff to the highest levels of integrity and attention to detail in everything we produce.
Core Principles of Energevox Content
All content posted on Energevox must be informed by the following principles:
- Accuracy and Credibility: Facts, statistics, and claims must be supported with credible sources. Expert opinion and peer-reviewed articles are strongly preferred. We prefer evidence-based recommendations and avoid anecdotal or unsubstantiated reports except where clearly labeled as personal experience or opinion.
- Clarity and Accessibility: Our readers come from everywhere and all backgrounds. We use plain, non-intimidating language—never condescending, too technical, or jargony.
- Empathy and Inclusion: We’re not writing to abstraction, but to human beings. Mental health, relationships, and self-care are highly personalized topics. We should always maintain an empathic, inclusive, and noncritical tone.
- Actionable and Practical: They need to leave with something to do—whether it is a habit to try, an attitude to consider, or a simple plan to work from.
- Science-Backed and Professionally Reviewed: Health or psychology content articles must be fact-checked and, where appropriate, reviewed by professionals (therapists, psychologists, counselors, health professionals, etc.) where appropriate.
Tone and Voice
Energevox strikes a balance between informal and formal, aiming to be:
- Chatty but not sloppy
- Helpful without being dictatorial
- Intelligent without being too technical
We don’t teach readers—rather, we push, enlighten, and present research-based solutions. Be kind in your words and avoid assumptions about a reader’s life circumstance or experience.
Avoid:
- Absolutes like “always,” “never,” “must,” or “you should”
- Diagnosing or stigmatizing unless quoting a professional
- Trend-hype language that hasn’t been vetted by professionals
Content Categories
Energevox publishes content in the following categories:
Mental Health & Emotional Wellness
Topics vary from stress, anxiety, burnout, boundaries, therapy, mindfulness, self-esteem, trauma healing, and emotional intelligence. Everything published on mental health must be respectful, research-backed, and avoid making medical statements if not supported by trained practitioners.
Relationships & Communication
We explore romantic relationships, friendship, intimacy, family boundaries, and relationships in the age of technology. Articles can vary from relationship psychology, communication advice, or expert opinion on conflict and emotional safety.
Self-Care & Habits
From morning routines and journaling to digital detoxes and goal-setting, this section is about daily habits that allow for mental clarity and emotional balance. We emphasize practical, actionable suggestions.
Personal Growth & Identity
We publish reflective content on self-discovery, purpose, values, and how people develop and grow over time. These can be written by an expert or narrative in tone but must still be of value or learnability to the reader.
Sources and Citations
Our editorial team adheres to strict sourcing standards:
- Use reputable, primary sources: Peer-reviewed literature, government agencies (e.g., NIH, CDC), highly regarded organizations (e.g., APA, WHO), and interviewing credentialed experts.
- Quote properly: If referring to a study or data, quote the source in the text (not just as a link). For example: “A 2022 study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology…”
- Professional insight: Posts regarding therapy, trauma, or health issues must have review or quotes from licensed professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, licensed counselors, MDs, etc.).
1. Fact-Checking & Review Process
Every article goes through a two-step quality check:
2. Editorial Review
The editors review for clarity, tone, organization, sensitivity, and grammar. Editors ensure that the article is in line with our voice and values.
3. Expert Review (if necessary)
If the work contains health claims or psychological insights, it will be vetted by an expert subject-matter expert prior to publication. This preserves factuality and ethical integrity.
Authors are obligated to draw attention to material that can be held up to professional scrutiny within their submission.
4. Inclusive and Ethical Writing
Energevox is at heart inclusive. Our writing must express respect for all identities, backgrounds, and courses of life.
- Employ gender-neutral language where possible (e.g., “partner” instead of “boyfriend/girlfriend” unless a gendered context cannot be avoided).
- Avoid assuming reader race, orientation, socioeconomic status, or life experience.
- When writing about sensitive topics (e.g., trauma, abuse, mental illness), add warnings and refer to professional resources or support hotlines where applicable.
- Avoid stigmatizing terms (“crazy,” “addict,” “insane,” etc.) and instead use people-first language (e.g., “a person living with depression,” “someone in recovery from addiction”).
5. Headlines and Structure
Our headlines are informative, engaging, and direct—not clickbait. 6–14 words, using language that generates curiosity or advantage.
Example:
- ✅ “5 Daily Habits That Help Regulate Anxiety, According to a Therapist”
- ❌ “You’ll Never Believe What This Therapist Said About Anxiety!”
Structure Tips:
- Use short paragraphs (2–4 sentences max).
- Break up sections with H2s and H3s.
- Use bulleted lists where appropriate.
- Always include a clear, satisfying conclusion or takeaway.
6. Updating and Maintaining Content
Wellness information evolves. Everything from the time it is published must be reevaluated periodically for validity, especially in mental health and science. Pieces older than a year will be audited and updated accordingly.
Final Notes
Editing for Energevox is about living up to the responsibility that we have as wellness communicators. The beats we cover—mental health, self-care, and human relationships—are not simply editorial beats; they affect people’s real lives.
Our job is to inform, not inundate. To inspire, not dictate. To meet people where they are, and offer something that makes their day a little more bearable—and a little more significant.