Recognising the silent emotional struggles many children face, we set out to do more than build a device; we aimed to create a tool that could listen when words failed to express their feelings. What emerged was a low-cost ($55), ethical 5-in-1 multimodal mental health kiosk designed to detect signs of stress, anxiety, and bipolar disorders through non-invasive measures. Built with affordability in mind, the device uses accessible hardware and open-source AI models, ensuring that mental health support is not a luxury but a right, even in underserved communities.

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To bring this vision to life, we conducted insight drives across yoga centers and NGOs, reaching over 500 children in safe, familiar environments. Within 8 weeks, data showed a 37% drop in high-stress indicators, a 24% increase in emotional stability scores, and a 40% rise in positive engagement during daily activities. Every deployment was 100% anonymized and consent-based, ensuring dignity and safety. Beyond detection, the kiosk enabled 65+ caretakers, psychologists, and educators to act on insights, leading to early interventions in 3 out of 5 at-risk cases.​