Protecting minds in a digital world
Precious Minds Project exists to bridge the gap between basic phones that offer too little and smartphones that often provide too much.
We are creating more “intentional device” that preserve connection, independence and essential functionality while reducing distraction, overload and unnecessary exposure.
Our purpose is to help people—especially young minds—benefit from technology without allowing it to compete with their relationships, health, attention and growth..
The problem
According to latest research by leading national and international studies
80%
of Australian children aged 8–12 used social media or messaging services in 2024—approximately 1.3 million children.
Source: https://www.esafety.gov.au/research/children-and-social-media
+57%
Problematic social media use among adolescents increased from 7% in 2018 to 11% in 2022—a rise of approximately 57%.
Source: https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/25-09-2024-teens--screens-and-mental-health
>3hrs
Adolescents who spend more than three hours a day on social media face approximately twice the risk of poor mental-health outcomes.
11,876
A major longitudinal study found that increases in social media use predicted higher depressive symptoms one year later.
Source:https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2834349/
95%
Up to 95% of teenagers now use social media, along with approximately 40% of children aged 8 to 12.
2-3x
Young people whose compulsive screen-use patterns increased over time experienced around 2 to 3 times the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviours.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/12/28/adolescent-brain-development-screen-time/
Recent articles
Growing research shows increasing concerns about unrestricted access to social media, short-form videos, addictive infinite-scroll design, constant notifications and late-night smartphone use.
The evidence supports a clear principle
Children need connection
They do not need technology that capture and hold their attention