6. Island Syndrome
informational support
Environmental
TS establishes imaginary boundaries
fear of water
SO
AC
CI
TIF
ET
campaign stigma
Social
Y
AR
unable to socialize self-sufficient
wants to be rescued has imaginary friends
Physical
constantly dehydrated
branding events
Emotional
introspective
helpless detached
isolated lonely
Islander
an individual
living with
Island Syndrome
diagnosis technology
treatment medications
RESE NT
ARCH & DEVELOPME
8. The Islanders’ Journey
Diagnosis of Island Syndrome The acceptance phase can be At this point, Islanders have Intensive psychological and Resolution will differ from
often comes as a shock. a difficult time for Islanders. taken the steps to internalize physical tests help to personal- patient to patient. Some may
Patients often are not aware the facts of their condition. ize the treatment process for remain free of symptoms, while
they have a problem. Faced with the condition, they each patient. others might have to occasion-
risk worsening their symptoms While the future is still uncer- ally return to treatment and
Telltale signs include feelings by distancing themselves from tain, they feel a certain sense evaluation.
of isolation, a constant desire friends, family and other sup- of control. They are ready to
to be rescued, and unquench- port groups. proceed through the iterative The focus is at this stage is on
able dehydration. cycle of evaluation and treat- Evaluation quality of life for patients.
ment.
psychological
Diagnosis Acceptance Ownership assessment Resolution
physical
exam
info
branding events
support
education Action
material networks
game
therapy
Awareness Internalization medication
After diagnosis, many patients Internalization is a critical
enter a period of denial and process for Islanders.
initially avoid treatment. Treatment
Seeking guidance from various
Campaigns to raise awareness support networks and educa- A unique use of games in
of Island Syndrome can help tional sources, they begin to therapy sessions provides a safe
patients begin to understand see their condition on their environment for Islanders to
and accept their condition. own terms. begin to strengthen social capa-
bilities and resolve Island
Syndrome symptoms.
In serious cases, medication may
be prescribed.
9. The Islanders’ Journey
Diagnosis of Island Syndrome The acceptance phase can be At this point, Islanders have
often comes as a shock. a difficult time for Islanders. taken the steps to internalize
Patients often are not aware the facts of their condition.
they have a problem. Faced with the condition, they
risk worsening their symptoms While the future is still uncer-
Telltale signs include feelings by distancing themselves from tain, they feel a certain sense
of isolation, a constant desire friends, family and other sup- of control. They are ready to
to be rescued, and unquench- port groups. proceed through the iterative
able dehydration. cycle of evaluation and treat-
ment.
Diagnosis Acceptance Ownership
info support
branding events education
material networks
Awareness Internalization
After diagnosis, many patients Internalization is a critical
enter a period of denial and process for Islanders.
initially avoid treatment.
Seeking guidance from various
Campaigns to raise awareness support networks and educa-
of Island Syndrome can help tional sources, they begin to
patients begin to understand see their condition on their
and accept their condition. own terms.
10. At this point, Islanders have Intensive psychological and Resolution will differ from
taken the steps to internalize physical tests help to personal- patient to patient. Some may
the facts of their condition. ize the treatment process for remain free of symptoms, while
each patient. others might have to occasion-
While the future is still uncer- ally return to treatment and
tain, they feel a certain sense evaluation.
of control. They are ready to
proceed through the iterative The focus is at this stage is on
cycle of evaluation and treat- Evaluation quality of life for patients.
ment.
psychological
Ownership assessment Resolution
physical
exam
ation Action
game
therapy
on medication
al
Treatment
various
duca- A unique use of games in
n to therapy sessions provides a safe
eir environment for Islanders to
begin to strengthen social capa-
bilities and resolve Island
Syndrome symptoms.
In serious cases, medication may
be prescribed.
14. Island Syndrome
Environmental
establishes imaginary boundaries
fear of water
Social
unable to socialize self-sufficient
wants to be rescued has imaginary friends
Physical
constantly dehydrated
Emotional
introspective helpless
isolated detached
lonely
Islander
an individual
living with
Island Syndrome
Society Artifacts R&D
Support Informational Diagnosis
Stigma Campaign Treatment
Events Branding Medications
Technology
15. Island Syndrome
informational support
Environmental
TS establishes imaginary boundaries
fear of water
SO
AC
CI
TIF
ET
campaign stigma
Social
Y
AR
unable to socialize self-sufficient
wants to be rescued has imaginary friends
Physical
constantly dehydrated
branding events
Emotional
introspective
helpless detached
isolated lonely
Islander
an individual
living with
Island Syndrome
diagnosis technology
treatment medications
RESE NT
ARCH & DEVELOPME
16. Evaluation
Environmental
establishes imaginary boundaries
fear of water
Social
unable to socialize self-sufficient
wants to be rescued has imaginary friends
Physical
constantly dehydrated
Emotional
introspective
Awareness Acceptance Internalize Ownership Action Resolution
helpless detached
isolated lonely
Islander
an individual
living with
Island Syndrome
Treatment
17. The Islanders’ Journey
Diagnosis of Island Syndrome The acceptance phase can be At this point, Islanders have Intensive psychological and Resolution will differ from
often comes as a shock. a difficult time for Islanders. taken the steps to internalize physical tests help to personal- patient to patient. Some may
Patients often are not aware the facts of their condition. ize the treatment process for remain free of symptoms, while
they have a problem. Faced with the condition, they each patient. others might have to occasion-
risk worsening their symptoms While the future is still uncer- ally return to treatment and
Telltale signs include feelings by distancing themselves from tain, they feel a certain sense evaluation.
of isolation, a constant desire friends, family and other sup- of control. They are ready to
to be rescued, and unquench- port groups. proceed through the iterative The focus is at this stage is on
able dehydration. cycle of evaluation and treat- Evaluation quality of life for patients.
ment.
psychological
Diagnosis Acceptance Ownership assessment Resolution
physical
exam
info
branding events
support
education Action
material networks
game
therapy
Awareness Internalization medication
After diagnosis, many patients Internalization is a critical
enter a period of denial and process for Islanders.
initially avoid treatment. Treatment
Seeking guidance from various
Campaigns to raise awareness support networks and educa- A unique use of games in
of Island Syndrome can help tional sources, they begin to therapy sessions provides a safe
patients begin to understand see their condition on their environment for Islanders to
and accept their condition. own terms. begin to strengthen social capa-
bilities and resolve Island
Syndrome symptoms.
In serious cases, medication may
be prescribed.
