MindSpring

Mindspring is a personalized health wearable device designed specifically for stress management in teenagers. Co-founded by Maxine Annel Pacheco-Ramírez and Lianne Sánchez, we’re working to develop accessible neurotechnology solutions for adolescent mental health since June 2024.

The Challenge

Teen mental health is in crisis. Anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders are at all-time highs among adolescents, yet access to mental health resources remains limited. Mindspring aims to bridge this gap with wearable technology.

Our Approach

The device combines:

• EEG-based brain monitoring for real-time stress detection
• Personalized interventions tailored to individual stress patterns
• Accessible design that fits into teens’ daily lives
• Data-driven insights for users and healthcare providers

Project Goals

1. Develop a comfortable, non-stigmatizing wearable
2. Create algorithms that accurately detect stress states
3. Design effective, teen-friendly intervention strategies
4. Validate the system through rigorous testing

My Role

As Co-Founder, I am responsible for:

• Co-cordinating the research team
• Designing the experimental protocols
• Overseeing EEG data collection and analysis

Industry Partnership

This project is developed in collaboration with Ferguson Control Systems, combining academic research expertise with industry manufacturing capabilities.

Team

Project Leaders:

• Lianne Sánchez-Rodríguez
• Maxine Annel Pacheco-Ramírez
• Dr. Jose Contreras-Vidal (UH)
• Roscoe Ferguson (Ferguson Control Systems)

Funding

This project is funded through the NSF IUCRC BRAIN Center’s 2024 research initiatives.

Follow Us

Follow Mindspring on Instagram: @mindspring.life

Neurable Research Kit

Mindspring was selected to receive a Neurable research kit, enabling us to analyze brain signals using Neurable’s cutting-edge EEG technology integrated into everyday wearables. This partnership allows us to push the boundaries of accessible neurotechnology for teen mental health.