diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Reagents/elements.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Reagents/elements.yml
index 6389793cda..5c6528a43f 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Reagents/elements.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Reagents/elements.yml
@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@
         emote: Laugh
         probability: 0.05
 
-  # TODO: cause confusion and some brain damage
+  # TODO: cause some brain damage when woundmed, and generally reduce the stutter/scrambledaccent unless high doses
 
 - type: reagent
   id: Mercury
@@ -213,6 +213,9 @@
         damage:
           types:
             Poison: 1
+      - !type:GenericStatusEffect
+        key: Stutter
+        component: ScrambledAccent
 
 - type: reagent
   id: Potassium