Health Notice

1. Educational purpose

Doctor Scroll is an open research project that:

• Collects and presents peer-reviewed scientific evidence on the impact of short-form content on the brain
• Explains neurobiological mechanisms such as dopamine, attention, and memory
• Offers general resources and strategies for digital detox
• Promotes science-based digital well-being

All of this information is general and educational, not personalized or clinical.

2. What Doctor Scroll does NOT do

Doctor Scroll does NOT:

• Diagnose mental health disorders or addictions
• Provide medical or psychological treatment
• Offer therapy or counseling
• Prescribe medication or treatments
• Replace consultation with a healthcare professional
• Guarantee specific results in habit recovery

3. When to seek professional help

If you experience any of the following symptoms or situations, we strongly recommend seeking professional help:

• Symptoms of depression: Persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, changes in sleep or appetite
• Symptoms of anxiety: Excessive worry, panic attacks, difficulty breathing
• Symptoms of addiction: Inability to control social media use, negative impact on daily life, withdrawal symptoms
• Suicidal or self-harm thoughts: If you have thoughts of harming yourself, seek help immediately
• Severe impact on functioning: Problems at work, studies, relationships, or physical health

4. Professional help resources

If you need professional help, consult:

• General practitioner: Your doctor can refer you to appropriate specialists
• Clinical psychologist: For therapy and treatment of mental health issues
• Psychiatrist: For pharmacological diagnosis if necessary
• Local mental health services: Health centers, hospitals, community services

In case of emergency:

• Call your country's emergency services (112 in Europe, 911 in the USA)
• Go to the nearest emergency department
• Contact suicide helplines if you need immediate support

5. About the scientific evidence

Doctor Scroll presents peer-reviewed scientific studies to inform about the effects of short-form content. However:

• Science is always evolving and provisional
• Aggregate studies may not apply individually to each person
• Research results do not constitute personal predictions or diagnoses
• Interpreting scientific evidence requires specialized training

Always consult a healthcare professional to interpret any information in the context of your specific situation.

6. Limitation of liability

Doctor Scroll, its creators, and collaborators are not responsible for:

• Decisions you make based on the content of this site
• The results you obtain (or do not obtain) from applying the mentioned strategies
• Any physical, mental, or emotional harm resulting from not seeking professional help when necessary

Use of this website implies that you accept this limitation of liability.

7. Transparency about the team

Doctor Scroll is an open and collaborative project. The team includes:

• Researchers in neuroscience and psychology (voluntary contributions)
• Web developers and designers
• People with experience in mental health (firsthand perspectives)

None of the collaborators is acting as a healthcare professional in the context of this website.

8. Contact

For any inquiry about this health notice or to suggest professional resources, contact us:

Email: hola@doctorscroll.com

9. Your health comes first

If you are reading this because you are concerned about your relationship with short-form content, you have taken an important first step: recognizing that there is a problem.

We encourage you to seek professional help. A specialist can offer you personalized tools and appropriate support that this website cannot provide.

You are not alone. Help is available.