Medical Disclaimer

Effective Date: June 6, 2026

Last Updated: June 6, 2026

1. General informational purposes only

The content on shrinkMD.com, including all pages, articles, condition descriptions, frequently asked questions, frameworks, downloadable materials, images, and any other materials (collectively, the "Content"), is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. The Content is not medical advice, psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it is not a substitute for individualized care from a licensed physician, psychiatrist, or other qualified health professional.

2. No physician-patient relationship

Viewing this website, reading the Content, downloading materials, calling our general phone line, emailing us, or submitting information through any form on this website does not create a physician-patient, clinician-patient, or other treatment relationship between you and shrinkMD, its affiliated professional entities, or any of its clinicians.

A treatment relationship with shrinkMD is established only after all of the following occur: (1) you complete our intake process, (2) you consent to treatment and to telehealth, (3) you are accepted as a patient under the laws of your state, and (4) you are evaluated by a licensed clinician.

3. Do not use this website for clinical communication

Forms and email addresses on this website are for general inquiries only. Do not submit symptoms, medication details, diagnoses, or any other personal health information through them. Standard email and web forms are not secure channels for health information. Established patients should communicate clinical information through their clinician at scheduled visits.

4. Not for emergencies

shrinkMD provides scheduled outpatient care and is not an emergency or crisis service. Never delay or disregard professional medical advice, or delay seeking it, because of something you read on this website. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, are in crisis, or feel unsafe, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

5. No guarantees and individual variation

Psychiatric conditions and their treatment vary from person to person. The Content describes general patterns, common presentations, and evidence based approaches; it cannot account for your individual circumstances, history, or response to treatment. Nothing on this website guarantees any particular diagnosis, treatment outcome, or availability of services. Treatment decisions are made only by a licensed clinician after individual evaluation.

6. Accuracy and currency of content

We work to keep the Content accurate and current, and clinical pages are reviewed under physician direction. Medicine changes, however, and the Content may not reflect the most recent evidence at any given time. The Content is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

7. Third party links

This website links to third party websites, including government resources, professional organizations, and educational publications. These links are provided for convenience and education. shrinkMD does not control and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of third party sites, and linking does not imply endorsement.

8. Scope of services

shrinkMD provides telepsychiatry services to adults located in the states where its clinicians hold active licenses, currently Florida, Georgia, Texas, California, Nebraska, New York, Virginia, Maine, Indiana, and Hawaii. The availability of this website in other locations does not constitute an offer to provide medical services there. shrinkMD does not prescribe controlled substances.

9. Relationship to our other policies

This disclaimer supplements and should be read together with our Terms and Conditions, Website Privacy Policy, HIPAA Privacy Statement, and Notice of Privacy Practices. If there is a conflict between this disclaimer and the Terms and Conditions, the Terms and Conditions control.

10. Contact

Questions about this disclaimer may be directed to [email protected] or 1-877-747-4656. Please do not include personal health information in your message.