I'm excited to share why I'm backing Stix Mindfulness – a truly groundbreaking solution addressing the children's mental health crisis. With 1 in 5 children facing diagnosable mental health issues, Stix offers something revolutionary: screen-free, interactive mindfulness technology designed specifically for ages 5-12.
What makes Stix innovative? Their dual-remote system guides children through therapeutic activities using lights, vibrations, and audio feedback – making mindfulness engaging and accessible. Developed with psychologists from Brunel University, activities include breathing exercises, balance training, and guided visualizations that teach lifelong emotional regulation skills.
The award-winning solution (2023 Junior Design Awards Gold Winner) addresses a massive market need: families on 6+ month CAMHS waiting lists seeking alternatives to medication. Early user feedback is compelling – parents report reduced anxiety and improved focus in their children.
Co-founded by the father-son team John and Liam Murphy, Stix combines human-centered design with evidence-based psychology. Their mission to "make mindfulness accessible for children everywhere" resonates deeply in our screen-saturated world.
This isn't just a wellness product – it's preventive mental healthcare that could transform how we support children's emotional development. I see huge potential in its scalability and impact.
Learn more at: https://stixmindfulness.co.uk/