Dreamcatcher: “Improving Life Conditions of PTSD Patients by Helping Improve their Sleep Cycle”

Abstract

Over the past decade, the importance of mental health has been realized and a lot of focus is being dedicated into exploring avenues of existing mental health issues and their remedies. The paper explores the effects of natural disasters on the mental health of people. It further specifically discusses the behavior changes due to Post-Trauma Stress Disorder (PTSD) and aims to find design-centered methods to alleviate the condition of people suffering from it. The approach has been to first understand the condition itself followed by its effects, then specify the target audience and understand their perspectives and the possible activities or products that could help decrease the stress and provide an outlet for their worries.