The website drvernig.com provides behavioral health education and information alongside information about the professional work of Pete Vernig, PhD, MBA, ABPP. This editorial policy describes how educational content on the site is selected, developed, reviewed, sourced, and maintained.
Content Development
Topics for educational resources are selected based on their relevance to mental health, substance use, treatment, recovery, and related behavioral health issues. Dr. Vernig establishes the topic, intended scope, and important areas of coverage.
Generative artificial intelligence may be used to assist with initial drafting, organization, summarization, or refinement of educational content. AI-generated material is not published automatically. Content is reviewed by Dr. Vernig, revised as needed, and approved before publication.
The use of AI as a drafting tool does not replace professional judgment, source review, or editorial responsibility. This accurately reflects the content-development process established in the Strategy Guide and WB-13.
Authorship and Clinical Review
drvernig.com distinguishes between authorship, site-level editorial content, and clinical review.
Content personally written by Dr. Vernig is attributed to Pete Vernig, PhD, MBA, ABPP.
Educational resources developed through the site’s editorial process, including material created with AI assistance, are attributed to drvernig.com rather than to Dr. Vernig personally.
Clinical review is a separate designation. When a resource has completed the site’s clinical-review process, it may display: Clinically reviewed by Pete Vernig, PhD, MBA, ABPP.
A clinical-review credit indicates that the material has been specifically reviewed for clinical accuracy and appropriateness under the site’s current editorial standards. It should not be interpreted as establishing an individual professional relationship with the reader.
Sources
Educational material is intended to reflect credible and current behavioral health information. Sources are selected according to the subject matter and may include government health agencies, professional organizations, peer-reviewed research, clinical guidelines, academic publications, and other authoritative sources.
References and further-reading links are provided where they materially help readers evaluate or explore the information presented. The depth of sourcing may vary according to the nature and purpose of the page.
External resources are selected because they appear useful and credible at the time of review. Inclusion of an external link does not imply responsibility for all content, policies, or subsequent changes on another website.
Review and Updates
Behavioral health information can change as research, clinical guidance, terminology, regulations, and available resources evolve. Educational pages may therefore be reviewed and updated after publication.
Pages that have completed formal clinical review will display a Last Reviewed date. Information that is particularly time-sensitive or safety-related may be reviewed more frequently than general evergreen educational material.
Older material on drvernig.com is also being reviewed progressively as part of the site’s ongoing editorial and content-maintenance process. The absence of a current clinical-review notation should not be interpreted as a representation that a page has recently undergone that review.
Corrections
Accuracy is important to drvernig.com. If a substantive factual, clinical, citation, or attribution error is identified, the material will be reviewed and corrected as appropriate.
Minor corrections, such as spelling, grammar, formatting, or broken links, may be made without a formal correction notice. When a correction materially changes the meaning of educational content, the page may be updated to reflect the change and its review date.
Questions or concerns about content can be submitted through the site’s Contact page.
Educational Purpose
Educational resources on drvernig.com are provided for general informational and educational purposes. They are not individualized psychological, psychiatric, medical, or other healthcare advice and are not a substitute for evaluation or treatment by an appropriately qualified professional.
Reading information on this website, using its resources, or contacting drvernig.com does not establish a psychologist-patient, doctor-patient, or other healthcare professional relationship with Dr. Vernig.
Information about emergencies, crisis support, and seeking immediate assistance is provided separately through the site’s Get Help Now page.