LUMEN: YOUNG MIND MUSEUM (EXHIBITION AND SUPPORT CENTER FOR THE MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUNG ADOLESCENTS)

Abstract

The growing incidence of mental disorders among Brazilian adolescents highlights the urgent need for spaces that promote care and therapeutic support. This article presents Lumen: Museum of the Young Mind, in Santos, São Paulo, integrating educational exhibitions and psychological services, applying principles of neuroarchitecture and biophilic design. The methodology combined a literature review, analysis of epidemiological data, and case studies of museums and clinics, informing design solutions. The results indicate that environments with natural light, vegetation, fluid pathways, and rest areas promote well-being and strengthen emotional resilience, reinforcing the role of architecture as a promoter of inclusive and therapeutic spaces