Submission for GEMASTIK 13 UX Design Competition
August 2020 - January 2021
1st Place GEMASTIK 13 UX Design Competition 2020
Undergraduate Computer Science IPB University Thesis
Mental health is one of the world's major health issues, including in Indonesia. Bipolar disorder is one of the mental disorders that the Indonesian population suffers from. Bipolar disorder is the fifth leading cause of Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) in Indonesia, accounting for the number of years lost to healthy living due to premature death, illness, or disability.
You've probably heard of Bipolar disorder. Many people believe that Bipolar disorder is characterized by multiple personalities. Some argue that Bipolar is simply a mood swing. Yes, Bipolar Disorder is a mood disorder, similar to mood swings.
But, exactly, what is bipolar ?
Bipolar disorder is a chronic or episodic mental disorder that can cause unusual, often extreme, and fluctuating changes in mood, energy, activity, and concentration or focus.
There are 1.41 million people with bipolar disorder in Indonesia. People with bipolar disorder increase in Indonesia continually from 1990. This data was recorded in 2017 by OurWorldInData, and has not been recorded in the data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health or related institutions.
Source : OurWorldinData
What are their signs and symptoms?
People with Bipolar Disorder have 2 mood episodes namely manic and depressive. Each mood episode has different symptoms and has a significant impact on their physical condition and daily activities. They must keep track of their moods and activities in order to monitor their condition. In addition, they require a media/friend with whom they can share their feelings.
What difficulties do they have in dealing with these symptoms?
They have difficulty during manic or depressive mood episodes because it is difficult for them to recognize their own situation and it is sometimes difficult for them to find media/friends to confide in. It has an impact on their condition and their treatment with the therapist.