Why Mental Health–Supportive Spaces Matter
Mental Health responses are rooted in the nervous system. In moments of distress, the body may enter heightened or shut-down states that make communication, focus, and engagement difficult.
Supporting regulation means offering experiences that are:
- Support emotional regulation and reduce anxiety
- Encourage calm focus and relaxation
- Promote positive mood and engagement
- Support communication and self-expression
- Create opportunities for shared experiences and social connection
The Mobii Sensory Projector can be used as a gentle environmental support to help create conditions that encourage nervous system settling, without expectation to talk, participate, or perform.
Designed for high-sensitivity environments
The Mobii is used within specialist services where individuals may be experiencing high levels of distress or emotional dysregulation. This includes:
- Sexual assault and sexual violence support services
- Prisons and custodial environments
- Secure units and specialist wellbeing spaces
In these settings, the Mobii is used as a supportive environmental tool, not as therapy, and always facilitated within existing safeguarding practices.
Supporting regulation, not stimulation
In secure or mental health support environments, sensory input needs to be predictable, controllable, and optional.
- Grounding visual input to reduce environmental overwhelm
- Non-verbal engagement, where communication is difficult or inappropriate
- Choice and control, allowing individuals to engage, observe, or disengage freely
- Low-arousal sensory experiences, avoiding overstimulation
How Immersive Technology Supports Mental Health
Interactive projection and sensory technologies offer a flexible way to shape environments in real time. Visuals can respond to touch, movement, or sound, allowing individuals to engage at their own pace and in their own way.
Common wellbeing-focused uses include:
- Calming visual environments to support relaxation and regulation
- Gentle movement-based activities to release tension and support physical wellbeing
- Sensory experiences that encourage curiosity and exploration
- Shared activities that promote connection and reduce isolation
Because experiences can be adapted instantly, sessions can be tailored to individual preferences, emotional states, and support goals.
How it’s used
Examples of use in specialist settings
- Grounding moments (1–5 minutes)
Short, calming visual focus to support regulation during or after a difficult appointment or conversation. - Choice-led sessions (10–20 minutes)
Individuals select the pace and activity, with staff supporting gently as needed. - Sensory environment support
Used alongside low lighting, comfortable seating, and quiet spaces to create a more settled atmosphere. - Low-demand engagement
For times when conversation is not helpful, Mobii can offer an alternative focus without expectation.
Features that matter
Designed for low-pressure engagement
- Choice-led interaction: engagement can be active or simply observed
- Predictable, repeatable experiences: supports a sense of safety
- Non-verbal options: supportive when communication feels hard
- Flexible facilitation: staff can pause, change, or simplify instantly
- Works in different spaces: portable for support rooms or quiet areas
Privacy, safeguarding, and ethical use
A note on privacy and safeguarding
We recognise the sensitivity of the environments in which Mobii may be used.
- We do not share identifiable case studies without explicit written permission
- We do not use imagery of individuals in secure or trauma-related settings
- Use is always guided by the policies and safeguarding frameworks of the organisation
Who this is for
Use in custodial environments
Suitable for specialist support environments
Within custodial settings, the Mobii can be used in supervised spaces such as wellbeing rooms, education areas, or specialist support sessions. It offers a structured, low-risk activity that can support emotional regulation, engagement, and focus without reliance on verbal interaction.
Key points:
- Facilitated use only
- No personal data stored
- No internet reliance
- Sessions can be paused or ended instantly
Use within sexual assault support services
Suitable for specialist support environments
For individuals accessing sexual assault or sexual violence support services, the Mobii can help create a calmer physical environment during or around support sessions. It may be used to support grounding, emotional regulation, or simply to provide a neutral focus in moments of heightened stress.
Important:
The Mobii is not a therapeutic intervention and does not replace specialist support. It is intended to complement trauma-informed practice by supporting the environment in which care is delivered.
Talk to us about your space
If you’re exploring calm, choice-led sensory support within a mental health support environment, we can share guidance and practical examples tailored to your setting.
Our team can help you identify a suitable setup for your space, share example session ideas, and advise on practical considerations such as room layout, facilitation style, and day-to-day use. The Mobii is designed to be easy for staff to use with minimal setup.
Prefer to keep your enquiry general? That’s absolutely fine – we can discuss options without you sharing sensitive details.
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