Created primarily to support educators in the prevention and management of mental health-related topics, Bússola Ame Sua Mente (Portuguese for ‘Love your Mind’ Compass) is a tool accessible through WhatsApp® or the browser. All content has been developed from materials prepared by a team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and educators.
On your mobile device, access it through WhatsApp®: Scan the QR Code or click the button:
On your computer, we recommend accessing it through the web browser (instead of WhatsApp Web):
In this channel, you can expand your knowledge about depression, self-harm and suicide and have access to concepts, warning signs, prevention strategies, and suggestions on how to deal with situations in the school environment.
Educators are not expected to make a diagnosis or a risk assessment, as this is not their responsibility. However, as natural observers of young people’s behavior, education professionals are empowered with proper information and guidance to assist in referring those who may need professional evaluation.
Depression
Launched in 2024 in collaboration with the Instituto D’Or de Pesquisa e Ensino (IDOR, D’Or Institute for Research and Education), this content on depression includes:
THEORETICAL TOPICS:
What is depression?
How to respond if you suspect a student may be depressed.
Risk factors:
Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Practical Suggestions:
Questions to help identify signs and symptoms at school;
How to respond if you suspect a student may be depressed;
Understanding the difference between sadness and depression;
How depression manifests in childhood and adolescence;
The relationship between depression and anxiety;
Referral Protocol.
Self-harm
The content on self-harm was made available in 2022 through a partnership with the Municipal Department of Education of the City of São Paulo. It includes:
THEORETICAL TOPICS:
- Definitions of self-harm;
- Causes;
- Signs;
- Prejudice and stigma;
Practical Suggestions:
- What to do in case of recent incidents;
- How to talk to a student with suspected self-harm;
- How to respond if someone discloses that they have been self-harming;
- How to find professional help and prevention methods.
Suicide
Launched in 2023, in partnership with the Brazilian Center for Mental Health Research and Innovation (CISM), the content on suicide covers:
THEORETICAL TOPICS:
- Understanding suicide;
- Suicidal behavior;
- Risk and protective factors;
- How to identify an at-risk student;
- Myths & facts;
Practical Suggestions:
- How to talk and what to do with an at-risk student;
- How to find professional help and prevention methods;
- Actions after an attempt or suicide;
- Postvention;
- Toolkit;
- Support for survivors.
Partnership:
Municipal Department of Education – City of São Paulo
Partnership:
Center for Mental Health Research and Innovation (CISM), one of Brazil’s largest academic initiatives, bringing together researchers from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), and University of São Paulo (USP).
Created primarily to support educators in the prevention and management of mental health-related topics, Bússola Ame Sua Mente (Portuguese for ‘Love your Mind’ Compass) is a tool accessible through WhatsApp® or the browser. All content has been developed from materials prepared by a team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and educators.
On your mobile device, access it through WhatsApp®: Scan the QR Code or click the button:
On your computer, we recommend accessing it through the web browser (instead of WhatsApp Web):
In this channel, you can expand your knowledge about self-harm and suicide and have access to concepts, warning signs, prevention strategies, and suggestions on how to deal with situations in the school environment.
Educators are not expected to make a diagnosis or a risk assessment, as this is not their responsibility. However, as natural observers of young people’s behavior, education professionals are empowered with proper information and guidance to assist in referring those who may need professional evaluation.
Self-harm
The content on self-harm was made available in 2022 through a partnership with the Municipal Department of Education of the City of São Paulo. It includes:
THEORETICAL TOPICS:
- Definitions of self-harm;
- Causas;
- Signs;
- Prejudice and stigma;
Practical Suggestions:
- What to do in case of recent incidents;
- How to talk to a student with suspected self-harm;
- How to respond if someone discloses that they have been self-harming;
- How to find professional help and prevention methods.
Suicide
Launched in 2023, in partnership with the Brazilian Center for Mental Health Research and Innovation (CISM), the content on suicide covers:
THEORETICAL TOPICS:
- Understanding suicide;
- Suicidal behavior;
- Risk and protective factors;
- How to identify an at-risk student;
- Myths & facts;
Practical Suggestions:
- How to talk and what to do with an at-risk student;
- How to find professional help and prevention methods;
- Actions after an attempt or suicide;
- Postvention;
- Toolkit;
- Support for survivors.
Partnership:
Municipal Department of Education – City of São Paulo
Partnership::
Center for Mental Health Research and Innovation (CISM), one of Brazil’s largest academic initiatives, bringing together researchers from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), and University of São Paulo (USP).
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