Fashion & Mental Health
dpt quilted jacket
The concept of this project is to construct a weighted jacket to simulate DPT, short for deep pressure touch, which is a calming method that uses firm hand pressure to reduce chronic stress and high level anxiety. By weighting the jacket it might address sensory overload and reduce or manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, insomnia, and autism. In making the garment I learned the advanced skill of constructing a jacket, implementing quilting techniques, and addressing issues relating to mental health through clothing design.
According to Healthline, weighted blankets typically range anywhere from 4 to 30 pounds and are proven to reduce or manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, insomnia, and autism. They use the principle of ‘grounding’ or ‘earthing’ which essentially means that the weight in the blanket help the body feel grounded by pushing it downwards.
It also simulates DPT, short for deep pressure touch, which is a calming method that uses firm hand pressure to reduce chronic stress and high level anxiety.
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