PAUSEPOINT
A calm, accessible mental health support tool for difficult moments.
Overview
PausePoint is a personal project designed to give people somewhere simple to turn when they’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, angry or just need a few minutes to reset. The idea was to make something calm and easy to use without overwhelming people with information when they’re already having a difficult moment.
The challenge
The main challenge was keeping the experience genuinely simple. Mental health websites can quickly become packed with information, links and choices, which isn't always helpful when someone is already overwhelmed. I wanted PausePoint to feel approachable and useful without trying to replace professional support or pretending to have an answer for everything.
The solution
I designed and built PausePoint as a static Astro site with an action-first approach. Users choose what feels closest to how they're feeling and the interface gives them a clear next step without sending them through multiple pages. The design uses soft colours, friendly typography and simple interactions, while keeping the site lightweight and responsive.
