A Design of Mental Health Care with Resort in Bantul with Multi-Sensory Approach for Treating Mental Health Issues

Abstract

Yogyakarta has experienced many natural disasters, namely earthquakes, volcanic eruption, and there are also fire incidents, landslides, flood, potential for tsunami, and so on. Major natural disaster such as the 5,9M earthquake in 2006 and volcanic eruption in 2010 has taken many lives as well as infrastructure of the city. The broken houses are able to be built again, but nothing could bring back the deceased victims. Natural disasters have many negative impacts to victims’ psychology, and it is found that female, late teenagers, middle-aged adults and elderly have the highest likelihood of experiencing mental health effects. If not treated properly, this might escalate to prolonged grief or mental health issues. Thus, the typology of Mental Health Care with Resort is introduced in order to accommodate the needs of victims and survivors affected with mental health issues. It is then combined with multi-sensory approach as an important part of the healing process. The health care will provide suitable medical care, as well as group supports and communal spaces to encourage socialization and improve well-being. The multi-sensory approach consisting of 4 senses, namely, visual, olfactory, tactile and auditory. The site will be located on Yogyakarta, and in order to design appropriate Health Care, review of precedents, paper, and other relevant sources should be considered.