Hi,
I'm a final year Architecture Student and am designing a retreat for patients suffering from clinical depression. My Dad is in hospital at the moment suffering from severe clinical depression. This was one of the reasons i have decided to design a retreat specifically for clinic depressents.
At the retreat i'm not trying to cure clinical depression (i'm sure thats impossible in a short stay!), but try and begin the path to healing. Instead of a medical hospital, the retreat will be more focused on dream analysis, thinking patterns and inner thought. Basically taking the patient from their usual life pattern and giving them a chance to think, explore and relax. The setting is a quiet town in the countryside. I am especially looking at reality and the way that depressed people view reality, which in turn causes depression.
If you could suggest anything from what services I would need (counciling rooms, medical, etc), also if any physical aspects improve depression levels - light, views, heat, etc
And any activities - is it better for the patients to be able to escape to their private room or perhaps make patients share a room for company, discussion, etc
Any other suggestions would be great!
Thanks for your help.
Jess.