About miricyl

We’re here to create Miricyls. Together.

Mental health shouldn't be this hard to navigate. We exist because everyone deserves support that feels personal, real, and effective. Not in months. Today.

miricyl

The Crisis We're Addressing

Behind every statistic is a life that is paused, hurting, waiting. These numbers tell the story of why we exist.

78,000+

Young people waited over a year for treatment in 2023/24

34,000+

Waited over two years for mental health support

171,000

Referrals closed before treatment was accessed

392

Average wait time in days

Systemic Challenges

Systemic Challenges

Mental health services are underfunded, with real terms public health funding reduced by £770 million since 2014.

In Scotland, only 0.82% of the NHS frontline budget goes to children and adolescent mental health support.

26% of young people said they had tried to take their own life while waiting for support.
Community Impact

Community Impact

Families and carers want to help, but don't always know how.

Schools, universities, charities, and employers are trying to bridge the gap, often without the tools they need.

Half of young people say they don't feel safe or comfortable asking for help.

Our Mission & Beliefs

To empower young people and their carers with an online platform for mental health resources and support, fostering a community where everyone can prioritise their well-being and thrive.

People First

People First, Always

Everything we build starts with empathy. If it doesn't make someone feel seen or supported, we don't ship it.

Voices Matter

Voices Matter

We co-create with young people, carers, and clinicians. Lived experience shapes every part of Miricyl.

Evidence-Based

Evidence-Based

Mental health is too important for guesswork. We combine clinical knowledge, data, and feedback to constantly improve.

Connecting People

Connecting People

We connect people to what works, whether that's a guide, a local service, or simply feeling understood.

Our Journey

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Miricyl is founded

Miricyl registers as a Scottish charity and launches publicly. Founder Alex Conway, inspired by his own experience of seasonal depression, sets the mission: fairer funding and better support for young people’s mental health.

Building the Board

First non-executive expertise arrives: Omar Ehsan and Martyn Ward join as directors, strengthening governance and commercial insight.

Expanding Reach

Miricyl begins partnerships with national mental health networks, building stronger community connections.

Digital Initiatives

Launched digital resources to help young people access mental health information during lockdown.

Research Collaboration

Collaborated with universities to gather data on youth wellbeing and social determinants of mental health.

New Programs

Introduced mentoring and peer-support programs to improve early intervention outcomes.

Awareness Campaign

Nationwide campaign promoting equitable access to mental health support for children and young adults.

Policy Influence

Worked with Scottish Parliament committees to shape youth mental health policy reform.

Future Focus

Expanding data-driven tools to identify mental health risks earlier and improve funding allocation.

Who We are

Alex Conway

I was affected by seasonal depressions since university. At 29 working as an investment manager, my dream job, I was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder. It has been a struggle but setting up Miricyl to help other people affected by mental illness has been the best thing I have done for my mental health.

CEO

Alex Conway

Ola Podorska

I was affected by seasonal depressions since university. At 29 working as an investment manager, my dream job, I was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder. It has been a struggle but setting up Miricyl to help other people affected by mental illness has been the best thing I have done for my mental health.

Lead UX Designer

Ola Podorska

David Thorne

I was affected by seasonal depressions since university. At 29 working as an investment manager, my dream job, I was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder. It has been a struggle but setting up Miricyl to help other people affected by mental illness has been the best thing I have done for my mental health.

Researcher

David Thorne

Stephen Kenny

I was affected by seasonal depressions since university. At 29 working as an investment manager, my dream job, I was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder. It has been a struggle but setting up Miricyl to help other people affected by mental illness has been the best thing I have done for my mental health.

Product Owner

Stephen Kenny

Callie Rigsbee

I was affected by seasonal depressions since university. At 29 working as an investment manager, my dream job, I was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder. It has been a struggle but setting up Miricyl to help other people affected by mental illness has been the best thing I have done for my mental health.

UX Designer

Callie Rigsbee

Ryan Tayburn

I was affected by seasonal depressions since university. At 29 working as an investment manager, my dream job, I was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder. It has been a struggle but setting up Miricyl to help other people affected by mental illness has been the best thing I have done for my mental health.

Product Lead

Ryan Tayburn

Volunteering with us

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Bryn Powell

I was affected by seasonal depressions since university. At 29 working as an investment manager, my dream job, I was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder. It has been a struggle but setting up Miricyl to help other people affected by mental illness has been the best thing I have done for my mental health.

trustee

Bryn Powell

Hannah Blackford

I was affected by seasonal depressions since university. At 29 working as an investment manager, my dream job, I was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder. It has been a struggle but setting up Miricyl to help other people affected by mental illness has been the best thing I have done for my mental health.

trustee

Hannah Blackford

Amol Deshmukh

I was affected by seasonal depressions since university. At 29 working as an investment manager, my dream job, I was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder. It has been a struggle but setting up Miricyl to help other people affected by mental illness has been the best thing I have done for my mental health.

trustee

Amol Deshmukh

Where We're Going

Building the future of mental health support.

Smarter Platform

Smarter Platformcoming soon

Our platform will get smarter with every interaction, using machine learning to personalise the best support for individuals using feedback.
Clinical Research

Clinical Research

We're laying the groundwork for large-scale, peer-reviewed studies on what works and why, building tools that track mental health improvements over time.

Help Us To Go Further

We're a non-profit. Every step forward is powered by people who believe in our mission. If you believe every young person deserves mental health support that actually helps, we invite you to support us.

For Organisations

We work with organizations to deliver Miricyl as a white-label solution. Whether you're a school, university, employer or mental health organization, we can help you support your community.

Homer Simpson

Homer Simpson

NHS Trust Tameside

Miricyl has truly transformed the lives of patients. Through their workshops and personalised sessions, they could rebuild confidence and rediscover their direction.

Homer Simpson

Homer Simpson

NHS Trust Tameside

Miricyl has truly transformed the lives of patients. Through their workshops and personalised sessions, they could rebuild confidence and rediscover their direction.

Homer Simpson

Homer Simpson

NHS Trust Tameside

Miricyl has truly transformed the lives of patients. Through their workshops and personalised sessions, they could rebuild confidence and rediscover their direction.

Homer Simpson

Homer Simpson

NHS Trust Tameside

Miricyl has truly transformed the lives of patients. Through their workshops and personalised sessions, they could rebuild confidence and rediscover their direction.

Homer Simpson

Homer Simpson

NHS Trust Tameside

Miricyl has truly transformed the lives of patients. Through their workshops and personalised sessions, they could rebuild confidence and rediscover their direction.

Homer Simpson

Homer Simpson

NHS Trust Tameside

Miricyl has truly transformed the lives of patients. Through their workshops and personalised sessions, they could rebuild confidence and rediscover their direction.

Homer Simpson

Homer Simpson

NHS Trust Tameside

Miricyl has truly transformed the lives of patients. Through their workshops and personalised sessions, they could rebuild confidence and rediscover their direction.

Homer Simpson

Homer Simpson

NHS Trust Tameside

Miricyl has truly transformed the lives of patients. Through their workshops and personalised sessions, they could rebuild confidence and rediscover their direction.

Homer Simpson

Homer Simpson

NHS Trust Tameside

Miricyl has truly transformed the lives of patients. Through their workshops and personalised sessions, they could rebuild confidence and rediscover their direction.

Homer Simpson

Homer Simpson

NHS Trust Tameside

Miricyl has truly transformed the lives of patients. Through their workshops and personalised sessions, they could rebuild confidence and rediscover their direction.