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Item Restricted Graphic Medicine : Using Comics to Improve the Mental Health of People Living With Lupus (sle)(2023) Fie Bystrup; Hinze, Martin; Rieß, Henrik; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: Chronic illnesses like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) often subject individuals to stigmas and alienation, exacerbated by the invisible nature of their symptoms. This thesis explores the potential of graphic medicine-a growing interdisciplinary field-as a medium for both self-expression and community building among lupus patients. By investigating the ways comics can be used to tell stories of health and illness, the research aims to uncover how creating and reading comics may serve as a method for coping with the emotional and psychological toll of lupus. The study further examines the existing literature on graphic medicine, which has largely focused on educating healthcare professionals, and argues for its broader transformative power for patients themselves. Keywords: Chronic Illness, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Graphic Medicine, Stigma, Mental Health, Trauma, Self-expression, Community Building, Healthcare Education, Coping StrategiesItem Restricted Modern Mental Health Solutions for Modern South Korean Students(2023) TaeJung Lee; Kim, Erin; Rieß, Henrik; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: The alarming surge in suicide rates in South Korea, especially among the youth, stands in stark contrast to the global downtrend. This upward trend underscores a critical mental health crisis, exacerbated by societal pressures on academic excellence and a pervasive stigma surrounding mental health. South Korea's rank as fourth globally for suicide rates and highest among the 38 OECD nations amplifies the urgency of addressing this issue. While government initiatives have made a dent, the persistently high suicide rates among the youth indicate a need for more targeted interventions. This BA thesis explores a design-oriented solution aimed at alleviating the mental health burden on South Korean students. By leveraging the appeal and accessibility of social media cartoons, the thesis proposes a strategy to reformulate the discourse around mental health among students. Through destigmatization, education, and resource provision, this design project aspires to foster a healthier mental health narrative and provide tangible support to South Korean students struggling in the current system. Keywords: South Korea, Suicide Rates, Youth Mental Health, Social Media Cartoons, Design Solution, Stigma, Mental Health Education, OECD, Academic Pressure, Resource ProvisionItem Restricted Physical and Psychological Confinement and Freedom in Rehabilitation Centers(2023) Francesca Sbrizzai; Köknar, Sait Ali; Pöğün-Zander, Yüksel; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAUTHOR-SUPPLIED ABSTRACT: Abstract This thesis explores the impact of the built environment on the healing process of patients in drug rehabilitation centers. Specifically, it investigates the concept of confinement and examines how certain interior design strategies can alleviate this feeling, ultimately benefiting the patients. The feeling of confinement, therefore isolation, experienced by individuals does not, however, begin in rehabilitation centers. In fact, this thesis starts by examining the confinement faced by individuals during their early encounters with drug addiction (an unhealthy coping mechanism that leads to self-isolation), aggravated by the weight of the stigma that progressively alienates them. Subsequently, the factors contributing to confinement within rehabilitation centers are explored, followed by an analysis of interior design strategies encompassing elements of nature, shapes, and spatial arrangement. These strategies aim to enhance sociability and ultimately alleviate the feeling of confinement. To accomplish this, three case studies were examined to identify and compare these strategies. Afterwards, an interior design project was developed to apply the findings and insights derived from the research and analysis conducted. The ultimate outcome of this thesis is that there are effective design strategies that can be implemented in rehabilitation centers to alleviate the feeling of confinement among patients. These strategies play a crucial role in supporting their recovery process and facilitating their successful reintegration into society. Keywords: confinement, isolation, estrangement, rehabilitation center, drug addiction, stigma, sociability, healing process, freedom