Last updated: October 18, 2026
Who writes our content
InnerCalmGuide is written and edited by Sudarshana, the site's founder, based in Sri Lanka, with more than 20 years of continuous Theravada Buddhist meditation practice (Anapanasati, Vipassana and Metta). You can read more on our About page.
We are open about our limits: our writer is a meditation practitioner, not a doctor, psychologist or licensed therapist. Content touching on anxiety, sleep, burnout, low mood or therapy is written as general information, based on published research and reputable health sources, and always points readers toward qualified professionals where appropriate.
How we research
- Reputable sources first — peer-reviewed research and established health organisations (for example the NIH/NIMH, NHS and WHO) are preferred over blogs, press releases or brand claims.
- Claims are kept proportionate — we describe what a practice may help with, not promises of cure or guaranteed results.
- Screening tools are labelled as screening — self-checks such as the GAD-7 are never presented as a diagnosis.
- Safety notes where they matter — tools for panic, low mood or distress include crisis information and advice to seek medical help for severe or unfamiliar symptoms.
How we review apps and services
- Apps are used hands-on for a minimum of two weeks before we review them.
- Prices, free plans and trial limits are checked against the provider's own website and dated in the article, as they change often.
- We prioritise free and low-cost options, and say so clearly when a product is not worth paying for.
- Online therapy services are reviewed on access, pricing and features. We cannot assess the quality of individual therapists, and we encourage readers to check credentials directly.
Affiliate links and independence
InnerCalmGuide is reader-supported. Some links are affiliate links: if you sign up or buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate links are marked sponsored in our code and disclosed on the page.
- Commissions do not decide rankings or verdicts. We recommend free options where they fit, even when they earn us nothing.
- Partners do not review or approve our content before it is published.
- Directory and retreat listings are provided for browsing. Always check qualifications, suitability and terms directly with each provider.
Updates and corrections
Key pages, especially app comparisons and pricing, are reviewed and updated regularly; the "Updated" date on each article shows when it was last revised. If you spot an error, outdated price or broken link, please email hello@innercalmguide.com — we aim to review and correct verified errors promptly.
Questions
For questions about this policy, contact us at hello@innercalmguide.com or via our contact page.