Evidence and Methodology

We prioritize primary sources and authoritative bodies: peer-reviewed studies, the CDC, the National Institute of Mental Health, SAMHSA, and clinical guidelines from groups such as the American Psychiatric Association. We link sources so you can check them.

We distinguish what the evidence suggests from what it proves. We note when findings are correlational rather than causal, when effects are small, and when results apply only to a specific group.

We avoid single-study overstatement, cherry-picked statistics, and claims that go beyond the data. We do not present wellness content as medical treatment.

A board-certified psychiatrist, Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, reviews each article for accuracy before publication and on update.

Science changes. When it does, we revise. If you believe a claim is outdated or unsupported, email support@quitscrolling.app.

The articles on QuitScrolling translate clinical and research literature on attention, sleep, and screen use into plain language. Claims that depend on specific research are linked to the source. Where the evidence is mixed, the article says so. Where the evidence is limited, the article doesn't pretend otherwise.

• Peer-reviewed sleep medicine literature.
• Attention and self-regulation research from psychology and neuroscience.
• Clinical practice guidelines where they exist.
• Publicly available datasets on screen time and mental health.

• We don't extrapolate beyond what the evidence supports.
• We don't claim QuitScrolling treats any clinical condition.
• We don't use AI to generate clinical claims or invent citations. Every claim and every citation is reviewed by a human, usually Shariq.