About Scroll Sense

We're on a mission to help people build healthier relationships with technology

Our Mission

To empower people—especially teens and young adults—to take control of their digital wellness by providing evidence-based tools, support, and community that transform social media use from mindless scrolling into intentional, purposeful engagement.

Our Values

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Evidence-Based

Everything in Scroll Sense is grounded in research. Our features, impact claims, and strategies are validated through rigorous testing and peer-reviewed science.

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User-Centered

We build what users actually need, not what we think they should want. Your feedback shapes every feature and improvement we make.

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Privacy First

Your data belongs to you. We encrypt everything, never sell your information, and give you full control over what we collect and how we use it.

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Supportive, Not Shaming

We don't judge or shame anyone for social media use. Scroll Sense is about building healthier habits with compassion and encouragement, not punishment.

Accessible

Digital wellness should be available to everyone, regardless of ability, background, or economic status. Accessibility is built into everything we do.

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Impact-Driven

We measure success by the real, meaningful change we create in users' lives—not vanity metrics. Every decision we make considers our impact on digital wellness.

Our Story

The Problem We Saw

Social media was designed to be addictive. Algorithms optimize for engagement at the expense of user well-being, and most people felt powerless to change their habits. Anxiety, sleep disruption, and reduced focus were common complaints—especially among teens.

Existing solutions were either too punitive (complete blocking) or ineffective (generic productivity apps). We needed something that treated the root cause: helping people become intentional and aware of their choices.

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Building the Solution

We combined behavioral psychology, digital wellness research, and user feedback to create Scroll Sense—a comprehensive platform that makes it easy to:

  • Track your habits and understand patterns
  • Plan your day with intention
  • Take mindful breaks
  • Protect your focus and sleep
  • Reflect and build awareness
  • Stay motivated with gamification

Research-Backed Results

60% of users reduced daily social media usage

With clinically meaningful improvements in anxiety, focus, sleep quality, and emotional well-being.

Statistical significance: p = 1.4 × 10⁻⁶

These aren't random fluctuations—they're real, measurable, scientifically validated improvements.

Heavy users benefit most

Those most addicted to social media experienced the greatest benefits—exactly who needs help the most.

Meet the Founder

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Arjun Karthik

Founder & Developer

Hi! I'm a student researcher, developer, and entrepreneur passionate about using technology to improve mental health, digital well-being, and productivity. After witnessing how social media affects focus, stress, and sleep—especially among teenagers—I decided to research the problem and build a solution.

🎯 The Mission

Design technology that helps people—not captures their attention. Scroll Sense combines scientific research with thoughtful design to help people build healthier relationships with technology.

📚 Background
  • ✓ Student researcher & developer
  • ✓ Founded Riffs for Heroes nonprofit
  • ✓ Built Scroll Sense from research
🔬 Research Impact
  • ✓ 30-day study with 100+ participants
  • ✓ Proven improvements in focus & wellness
  • ✓ Evidence-based tool design

🏆 Recognition & Awards

🥇 GSDSEF

First Place in Behavioral Sciences

Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair (2 consecutive years)

🧠 San Diego Psychological Association

First Place Junior Division Award

Recognized for 2 consecutive years

⭐ California Science Fair

Finalist at State Level

California Science & Engineering Fair (2 consecutive years)

🔬 Thermo Fisher Scientific

Junior Innovator Recognition

Industry recognition for 2 consecutive years

✨ What's Next

Continually improving Scroll Sense by combining rigorous scientific research with thoughtful design. Every feature is tested, every claim is validated, and every update brings us closer to helping millions build healthier relationships with technology.

Join the Digital Wellness Movement

Thousands of people are already taking back control. Be part of the change.

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