F A R O L
Suicide prevention service.
The main function of a
lighthouse is to guide ships
It illuminates and guides vessels in the dark, at night, so that they reach their destination safely.
F A R O L
F A R O L is a service designed for those who want to help but don't know how; it offers support and guidance to friends, relatives, and acquaintances of those with depression or at risk of suicide.
RESEARCH
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people worldwide, according to the WHO (World Health Organization). Even so, this issue still carries a significant social stigma. That's why we need to talk about it openly.
During the research phase for the development of this service, we delved deeper into the topic by consulting qualified mental health sources in Brazil and around the world. At the same time, when researching existing services,
offered on the market, we are aware that there is no service specifically aimed at the people around (friends, family, etc.) of those with suicidal tendencies.
When we realized this need, the
F A R O L project was born with the goal of providing relevant information and encouraging dialogue. We believe that early identification and the right approach can save lives.
DEVELOPMENT
During the development phase, we defined F A R O L 's content and functions. We recognized the need for the app to be a daily service that engages users, allowing them to consciously inform themselves and seek professional help. A map with mental health care locations was always a key requirement of the project, as was the presence of informative texts on how to deal with depression and suicide. The website was designed as an extension of this service.
Thus began the drawing generation phase and the canvases began to take shape.
RISK TEST
Based on the ADDS - Telessaúde RS app, the risk test aims to assist in the preliminary, superficial identification of depressive disorders and the risk of suicide in an acquaintance.
DIARY
The diary is a section where the user can gather basic observations of the person at risk's diet, mood, dialogue and sleeping habits, generate a graph to track their trajectory and also write their own notes.
TIPS AND ARTICLES
This section contains a compilation of articles, texts, and tips on the topics of depression and suicide, where users can mark their favorites and generate a list.
MAP
The map section groups together service locations with mental health professionals in the São Paulo region.
You can filter your search by type of care - clinics, hospitals, CVVs (Life Appreciation Centers) and CAPS SUS (Psychosocial Care Centers), or by region.
The user can also mark their favorite locations on the map and generate a list.
WEBSITE
The F A R O L website is a portal where you can find more extensive texts and articles on the topics of depression and suicide. It also contains a complete map of service locations.
LOGO
COLORS
F A R O L always wants to make it clear to the user the importance of consulting a professional in the field and never self-diagnosing or diagnosing others .
Its goal is to build a safe and welcoming place for people going through difficult situations, and to be another important tool in the fight against suicide.
Be a lighthouse for someone in need
Project developed for the course 'Visual Project VI,' under the guidance of professors Daniela Hanns and Ricardo Nakamura.
Beatriz Simões, Beatriz Zupo, Clara Gastelois, Marina Ester e Natália Mota
Narração do vídeo: Maria Elisa Gomes