Tips for finding trustworthy information

Remember that not all the information you find online will be reliable. Some useful questions to ask yourself are:

Who has written it and why?

Are they a reliable source?

Do they have a particular bias or agenda?

When was it written? Is it up to date?

Is this factual information, or is it someone’s personal experience or opinion? Remember - what's true for someone else might not be true for you.

Is it relevant to my situation?

If you're looking for reliable information about mental health diagnoses and treatments, it’s a good idea to choose evidence-based sources, such as the Mind or NHS websites. You can also visit your GP for reliable information.