Medical Disclaimer

1. Nature of the content

• Posts on this blog are educational material that explains neuroscience and brain research to general readers.
• The research findings we cite come from specific populations and experimental settings, and may not apply directly to your own health.
• The information reflects the scientific consensus at the time of publication. Neuroscience moves quickly, so the information may change.

2. When to see a medical professional

Always consult a qualified medical professional in the following cases:

• Neurological symptoms: headache, dizziness, paralysis, vision problems, seizures, memory loss, etc.
• Mental health symptoms: depression, anxiety, sleep problems, poor concentration, urges to self-harm, etc.
• Before taking any medication: do not start any drug, supplement or stimulant mentioned on this blog without a prescription from a medical professional
• Before starting any treatment: any treatment with neurological effects, such as neurofeedback, TMS or meditation programs
• During pregnancy or breastfeeding: before acting on any information that could affect nervous system development

3. Emergencies

4. Mental health crisis support (Korea)

5. Warning about supplements and self-treatment

Even when this blog mentions neurotransmitters, nutrients or drugs:

• Self-medicating without a prescription is dangerous (especially with SSRIs, psychoactive drugs and stimulants)
• Products labeled "natural", "herbal" or "supplement" can still affect the nervous system and carry a risk of drug interactions
• Experimental approaches such as "microdosing" have not been shown to be safe or legal
• Using drugs or supplements on your own to treat depression or anxiety, in particular, can make symptoms worse

6. Extra caution for children, teenagers and older adults

Take extra care when applying information to the following groups:

• Children and teenagers: their brains are still developing, so adult data cannot be applied to them directly. Consulting a child and adolescent psychiatrist is essential.
• Older adults: drug metabolism and nerve function differ, and the risks from coexisting conditions and multiple medications are higher. Consulting a geriatric specialist is recommended.
• People with existing neurological conditions: if you have a condition such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease, consult your doctor before acting on information from this blog.

7. Limitation of liability

KBrain Map writes the content on this blog with care, but is not responsible for:

• Any direct or indirect damage caused by mistaking information on this blog for medical advice
• The accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information on this blog (scientific consensus can change)
• Any outcome of readers using this blog for self-diagnosis or self-treatment
• The content of external sources cited on this blog (papers, news, other websites)

By using this blog, you are considered to agree to this disclaimer.

8. How to check what you read

When you use information from this blog, we recommend that you:

• Check the cited original papers yourself on PubMed (DOI links are provided)
• Show the post to your doctor and ask for their opinion when you discuss the topic with them
• Compare several sources to keep a balanced view
• Not read "may" as "does" (a possibility is not a certainty)