B.

TABLES AND GRAPHS

DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH DEPRESSION

DISEASES SPECIFIC ILLNESSES

Dementia Headaches
Heart Disease Fibromyalgia
Cancer Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Thyroid Conditions Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Parkinsons Disease ADHD

Table 2.1 this table shows the diseases and illnesses that can be associated with depression. This table would be of great help to the future
researchers and students because they can easily determine the diseases caused by depression.

EFFECTS OF DEPRESSION TO THE BODY

 PARTS OF THE BODY EFFECT
Body Chronic Fatigue; Weight Gain; Obesity;
Digestive System Decreased appetite; Eating disorder; Overeating; Binge Eating;
Stomach Aches
Brain Insomnia; Lack of sleep; Oversleeping; Lowers Sex Drive;
Overwhelming Sadness; Irritability; Anger; Lost of Interest; Memory
Problems; Inability to Concentrate; Emptiness or Hopelessness;
Cognitive Changes; Suicidal
Spinal Cord Back pain
Bones Arthritis
Head Headaches
Cardiovascular System Stress; Heart Disease; Stroke; Clinginess; Aches and pains
Immune System Makes a person vulnerable to infections and diseases
Legs Constricted Blood Vessels

Table 2.2 Listed above here are the parts of the body and the effects of depression in every part of the body. Research has shown that as
depression accumulates, an individual become weak and prone to this kind of pains and illnesses. This table would be of great help to people
who have friends or family that are suffering from depression.

FORMS OF RELAXATION

PASSIVE FORMS OF RELAXATION ACTIVE FORMS OF RELAXATION

Yoga Vocational Classes ( e.g. Photography, Cooking)
Watching Television Dancing/ Ballet
 Biofeedback Hobbies and Crafts ( e.g. Gardening, Fishing)
Sleep Individual Sports
Diaphragmatic Breathing Social Interactions with Friends
Hot tubs, Showers, Baths Exercise
Massage and Body work Vacations
Meditation Shopping
Prayer Team Sports
Music Video Games
Self Hypnosis
Relaxation Response Exercise
Reading

Table 2.3 everyone needs to develop methods for invoking the relaxation response of every individual. Listed here are the common forms
of relaxation that can be adapted in planning for the spaces and facilities of the proposed Depression Center.

FORMS OF RELAXATION

PASSIVE FORMS OF RELAXATION ACTIVE FORMS OF RELAXATION

Yoga Vocational Classes ( e.g. Photography, Cooking)
Watching Television Dancing/ Ballet
Biofeedback Hobbies and Crafts ( e.g. Gardening, Fishing)
Sleep Individual Sports
Diaphragmatic Breathing Social Interactions with Friends
Hot tubs, Showers, Baths Exercise
Massage and Body work Vacations
Meditation Shopping
Prayer Team Sports
 Music Video Games
Self-Hypnosis
Relaxation Response Exercise
Reading

Table 2.3 everyone needs to develop methods for invoking the relaxation response of every individual. Listed here are the common forms
of relaxation that can be adapted in planning for the spaces and facilities of the proposed Depression Center.

C. RESEARCH TOPICS

The research topics will explain the essential components of the study and clarify the conceptual framework mentioned in Chapter
1. The following are the research topics needed for the project is about the psychological effects of spaces. This research topics answers the
problems of the project and these are important for the study to be able to create a solution for the problems.

C.1 THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE: PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF SPACES

PSYCHOLOGY OF WATER

The feeling of enhanced well-being that comes from being around water is universal. The proximity to water has perceptible
benefits for our minds that include promoting calmness, creativity, focus, overall happiness and sleep quality. Exposure to nature
and the outdoors triggers parts of the brain associated with empathy, positive emotion, and self-awareness: the building blocks of
happiness. Being near water improves happiness and being immersed in water is even more powerful. The effect compares to
 meditation. The term blue mind has been coined to describe the calm, peacefulness, unity and sense of general happiness and
satisfaction with life in the moment that people feel in and around water.

PSYCHOLOGY OF LIGHT

Light produces physiological effects and the people need a minimum light level to perform a task efficiently, accurately and
safely. People when relaxing tend to prefer a relatively dim part of a space oriented toward the brightest area but they prefer a
relatively bright part of the space while working. Light can and does affect our decision-making. The use of light and colors can
have a positive impact on a patients attitude and outlook. Lighting has a dramatic psychological effect on how individuals
perceive a space and how we feel and act when we are in it. Lighting ha a demonstrable effect on what captures our attention. The
number of lights can make people recognize if which spots are off-limits as well as feel secure as they explore the space. The
proper ambiance will evoke the desired mood in people entering the space. The lighting must represent the purpose of the space.

HEALING POWER OF COLOR

Our most important energy source is light, and the entire spectrum of colors is derived from light. Our body absorbs color energy
through the vibration color give off. All organs, body systems and functions are connected to main energy centers. Through color
we receive all the energies we need to maintain a healthy body, mind, and soul. Our mental health, behavior and general
efficiency in life depends to a great extent on normal color balance. When something goes wrong or out of balance, we can
strengthen our energy centers through the conscious use of color. Light consist of the seven color energies. Each color is
connected to various areas of our body and will affect us differently emotionally, physically and mentally.

GUIDE TO COLORS (HEALING)

Red- Brings warmth, energy and stimulation, good for energy, fatigue, colds, chilly and passive people. Red energizes the heart
and blood circulation, it builds up the blood and low blood pressure. Red energizes all organs and the sense of hearing, smell,
taste, vision and touch. Increases sexual desire and activity and stimulates ovulation and menstruation. Never treat cancer with
red, because this color will stimulate cell growth.

Orange- Orange is warm, cheering, non-constricting. Orange has a freeing action upon the body and mind, relieving repressions.
Orange shows new possibilities and other options in life. Stimulates creative thinking and enthusiasm and helps assimilate new
ideas. It is also helpful in dealing with excess sexual expression. Orange stimulates the lungs, the respiration and the digestion and
increases the activity of the thyroid. Reliefs muscle cramps and spasms and increases the amount of mothers milk.

Yellow- Yellow helps strengthen the nerves and mind. It helps awaken mental inspiration and stimulates higher mentality. Thus it
is an excellent color for nervous or nerve-related conditions or ailments. It also energizes the muscles. Dark yellows soothe pains
in the nerves. Yellow can be used for conditions of the stomach, liver and intestines and speeds up the digestion and assimilation
and the stool. It helps the pores of the skin and aids scarred tissue in healing itself. Activates and cheers up depressed and
melancholic people.

Green- Green is the color of nature and the earth. It is balance and harmony in essence and possesses a soothing influence upon
both mind and body. It is neither relaxing nor astringent in its impact. Green can be used for just about any condition in need of
healing. Green rings psychological and emotional harmony and balance. Green stimulates inner peace and strengthens the nervous
system.

Blue- Blue is cooling, electric, and astringent. Cools down inflammations, fever, high blood pressure, stops bleeding, reliefs the
bursting headaches, calms strong emotions like anger, aggression or hysteria. Blue brings tranquility, anti-itching, anti-irritation,
anti-stress and soothes suffering.
Indigo- Indigo is a great purifier of the bloodstream and also benefits mental problems. It is a freeing and purifying agent.

Violet/ Purple- These are colors of transformation. They heal melancholy, hysteria, delusions and alcohol addiction and bring
spiritual insights and renewal. These colors slow down an over-active heart; stimulate the spleen and the white blood
cells( immunity). Violet brings sleep and soothes mental and emotional stress. Decrease sexual activity and decrease sensitivity to
pain. Also they help in detoxification.

White- White is the perfect color for it is all colors, in perfect balance and harmony. It is the color of the awakened spirit; the
light of perfection; the light of the cosmic consciousness; the divine light. Directing white into a part of the body that needs
healing is one of the fastest ways to bring about healing.

Magenta- Strengthens contacts with your life purpose and stimulates adrenaline and heart activity.

Pink- Heals grief and sadness and restores youthfulness. Pink brings you in contact with your feelings.

Turquoise- Increases intuition and sensitivity and it works disinfecting and antiseptic. It tones the general system and builds the
skin. It also relaxes sensations of stress.