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Wellness Center with Healing Environment Approach in Tangerang City

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Wellness center with healing environment approach in tangerang city. Discover a Wellness Center in Tangerang City designed with a Healing Environment approach to combat mental health issues like stress & depression. Enhance well-being & quality of life.

Abstract

After the COVID-19 pandemic, global focus on health has increased, including mental health issues. However, many people in Indonesia still consider mental health to be a taboo subject. In reality, mental health has a significant impact on community life. Poor mental health, such as stress, anxiety, and depression, can negatively affect physical well-being and reduce the quality of life, particularly in large cities like Tangerang. Tangerang's numerous industrial factories contribute to air pollution, the lack of green spaces, and significant social pressures, all of which increase stress among its residents and can lead to mental health issues that may result in harmful actions toward themselves or others. In 2018, TangerangNews reported 15 suicide incidents in Tangerang City, Tangerang Regency, and South Tangerang, with causes ranging from economic factors to depression. According to Pasla (2023), several methods can prevent the negative impacts of mental health issues, including maintaining and improving mental well-being through actions that balance physical and spiritual conditions. In response to these challenges, the planning and design of a Wellness Center could be an inspiring solution with the potential to positively impact the community in Tangerang. Integrated with the Healing Environment approach, which creates a more healing and restorative building environment, this facility aims to enhance community wellness in a positive, targeted, and effective manner, reducing stress levels and preventing depression to improve the quality of life in Tangerang.

Review

This abstract introduces a highly timely and relevant project: the development of a Wellness Center in Tangerang City, utilizing a Healing Environment approach. The authors effectively set the stage by addressing the heightened global awareness of mental health post-COVID-19 and the persistent stigma surrounding it in Indonesia. The choice of Tangerang City as the location is particularly pertinent, given the urban stressors identified, such as industrial pollution, lack of green spaces, and significant social pressures, which are common in rapidly developing metropolitan areas and directly contribute to mental health challenges. A significant strength of this proposal lies in its robust justification for the need for such a facility. The abstract compellingly links poor mental health outcomes—including stress, anxiety, and depression—to tangible negative impacts on physical well-being and quality of life. The inclusion of local statistics, such as the reported suicide incidents in the Tangerang region, and reference to Pasla (2023) regarding preventative methods, further underscores the urgency and local relevance of the proposed intervention. The concept of integrating a "Healing Environment" is particularly promising, suggesting a holistic design approach that could genuinely enhance restorative experiences and promote community wellness. While the abstract clearly articulates the problem and the proposed solution, future development of this work would benefit from a more detailed exploration of the specific design principles and programmatic elements that will define the "Healing Environment" within the Wellness Center. Further elaboration on *how* this approach will translate into tangible architectural or spatial features, and *what* specific services or activities the center will offer to "balance physical and spiritual conditions," would strengthen the conceptual framework. Clarifying the intended target demographic and how the center plans to overcome existing mental health stigmas in the community to ensure uptake and effective utilization would also be valuable. Overall, this project holds significant promise for addressing critical public health needs in Tangerang.

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