Sam Young founded RestVest in 2018 after he was inspired to create a product that could help his generation deal with mental health issues. He created RestVest through a local business program for young entrepreneurs and sought to create a vest that utilized deep pressure therapy to help those who suffer from stress and anxiety but was camouflaged to look less like a medical device and more like a piece of clothing. As the pandemic started to become part of our everyday lives and Sam realized the simple act of going to school or a large event could create stress and anxiety, Sam leaned into RestVest and has partnered with local organizations such as Mind Matters at St. Luke’s School in New Canaan to help create mental health awareness.