Editorial Independence & Advertising Policy

Shanghai Archives of Psychiatry is committed to maintaining a clear distinction between archival material, editorial content, public education content, advertising, and commercial pages.

This site serves several purposes. It preserves the archive of Shanghai Archives of Psychiatry, provides information for authors and readers, and publishes accessible mental health content for the wider public. To support the long-term sustainability of the platform and help maintain open access to archived and public-facing materials, the site may include advertising, direct commercial partnerships, and third-party ad networks, including Google advertising services.

Advertising and commercial activity support the operation and development of the platform, but they do not determine editorial conclusions, scientific interpretation, or the presentation of archival materials. Editorial decisions are made independently of advertising relationships.

The site may also publish commercially oriented pages designed to answer practical user questions, including pages that respond to service-related or other high-intent search queries. These pages are intended to meet reader needs and support site sustainability, but they are distinct from archival journal content and from independent editorial or expert-supported educational materials.

Where relevant, sponsored, commercial, or advertising-related content will be clearly identified. The presence of advertising or commercial material should not be interpreted as scientific endorsement.

Content on this site may include the following categories:

Archival content
Historical journal materials preserved for access and reference.

Author and publication information
Information related to submissions, editorial processes, and current publication pathways.

Editorial and public education content
Accessible articles created for the wider public and informed by expert knowledge and available evidence.

Commercial content
Pages designed to address practical reader needs and support platform sustainability.

Advertising
Paid placements delivered either directly or through advertising networks.

Our goal is to balance accessibility, sustainability, and trust by keeping scientific legacy, public education, and commercial activity clearly distinguished.