How are you, really? Let's talk

The intention with this final year project was to help me get a better understanding of the perspectives involved in mental health services in Singapore, especially from those who have used them. From there, I planned to identify the gaps in the system and accurately approach the problem through my...

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Main Author: Tan, Yi Ting
Other Authors: Jeffrey Hong
Format: Final Year Project (FYP)
Language:English
Published: Nanyang Technological University 2024
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/177678
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description The intention with this final year project was to help me get a better understanding of the perspectives involved in mental health services in Singapore, especially from those who have used them. From there, I planned to identify the gaps in the system and accurately approach the problem through my design, be it in the form of a service, a spatial, interactive, digital, product design or an artistic approach. I chose this topic as I feel that it is a relevant and important issue of today’s society. What I found from my research is that in many Asian cultures, the pressures of ‘saving face’ and the stigma surrounding mental health often prevents many in need from seeking help for their mental health struggles, leading them to suffer alone in silence. In the end, I chose an artistic approach. My project is an art installation that people can interact with. It aims to build empathy and spark open conversations about one’s mental well-being, which is a crucial step towards dismantling the barriers of shame and stigma against mental health issues.
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spelling ntu-10356/1776782024-06-01T17:02:48Z How are you, really? Let's talk Tan, Yi Ting Jeffrey Hong Veronica Ranner School of Art, Design and Media JeffreyHong@ntu.edu.sg, veronica.ranner@ntu.edu.sg Arts and Humanities Sculpture Mental-health The intention with this final year project was to help me get a better understanding of the perspectives involved in mental health services in Singapore, especially from those who have used them. From there, I planned to identify the gaps in the system and accurately approach the problem through my design, be it in the form of a service, a spatial, interactive, digital, product design or an artistic approach. I chose this topic as I feel that it is a relevant and important issue of today’s society. What I found from my research is that in many Asian cultures, the pressures of ‘saving face’ and the stigma surrounding mental health often prevents many in need from seeking help for their mental health struggles, leading them to suffer alone in silence. In the end, I chose an artistic approach. My project is an art installation that people can interact with. It aims to build empathy and spark open conversations about one’s mental well-being, which is a crucial step towards dismantling the barriers of shame and stigma against mental health issues. Bachelor's degree 2024-05-30T13:23:18Z 2024-05-30T13:23:18Z 2024 Final Year Project (FYP) Tan, Y. T. (2024). How are you, really? Let's talk. Final Year Project (FYP), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. https://hdl.handle.net/10356/177678 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/177678 en application/pdf Nanyang Technological University
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