Reducing anxiety levels by means of interior design
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2020
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"In today's world, every single individual faces various difficulties throughout their daily lives. In recent decades, mental health has become a bold topic and more studies have been done to shed light on its topics, but the number of people who are suffering from mental illnesses/disorders has also been increasing. These disorders are more easily recognizable these days, with factors such as social media, immigration, higher living standards, etc, playing an important role both contributing factors and diagnostic markers. (Keck School of Medicine of USC 2020) [...] When it comes to anxiety, almost everyone has dealt with it in one form or another. Although it is not always categorized as a disorder, we all have experienced having stress, sometimes to the point of getting a panic attack. Considering the widespread nature of the condition and the fact that we spend most of our daily time in indoor spaces, it is important that interior spaces work to help reduce our anxiety levels and influence our stress levels in the most positive way. The aim of this research is to investigate how and to what extent designers can change an interior space, in order to make it more suitable for someone who is dealing with anxiety and minimize the elements that trigger their tension and stress. It needs to be noted that the goal is not to come up with a conclusion that cures anxiety, as that is a medical matter and needs professional medical expertise. [...] The long-term objective of this research is to discover the answer to the following questions: ● How can interior designers reduce anxiety levels? ● What are the most influential design elements that can be modified to positively impact anxiety? ● To what extent can interior designers influence this domain?"