Mitt Mind Tree
"Scent Clinic" by Mitt Mind Tree
Thailand is facing a severe mental health crisis. In 2022, more than 1.5 million people were diagnosed with depression, yet only 28% were able to access treatment. This gap reflects limitations within the healthcare system, widespread misunderstandings about mental health care, and persistent social stigma.
At the same time, major cities—especially Bangkok—continue to exert increasing pressure on residents’ quality of life. As centers of transportation and economic activity, cities have become symbols of “speed, pressure, and stress,” shaped by overcrowding, pollution, noise, and a lack of green spaces. These factors not only affect psychological well-being but also relate to physical health issues such as Office Syndrome and Burnout.
Office Syndrome stems from repetitive work behaviors and prolonged sitting, which lead to muscle tension and discomfort. Burnout, on the other hand, arises from accumulated work-related stress and expectations, creating profound mental and physical exhaustion that may eventually develop into depression. Together, these issues represent a form of “chronic imbalance” characteristic of urban living, often accompanied by limited self-awareness skills and a lack of accessible methods for emotional recovery.
In response to this context, the “Scent Clinic” by Mitt Mind Tree integrates aromatherapy with sensory experience design. Research in neuroscience and psychology shows that scents such as lavender, rosemary, bergamot, and certain Thai herbs can reduce stress, relax muscles, slow heart rate, and improve sleep quality—effects that directly support the relief of Office Syndrome–related symptoms and Burnout.
Therefore, the “Scent Clinic” by Mitt Mind Tree is not merely a campaign about depression, but a space designed to cultivate awareness of the interconnectedness between the body, mind, and the urban environment. Through guided breathing practices combined with scent-based experiences, the project encourages a slower pace, mental grounding, and restoration of everyday balance.
Ultimately, this project functions as both a symbolic therapeutic space and an experimental creative platform, bridging mental health, physical well-being, and urban stress. It aims to expand the role of design beyond aesthetics, positioning it as a tool for healing and for enhancing quality of life in contemporary urban society.
The project is led by SATISAANTI, directed by Dr. Yanisa Niennattrakul; HEARTSELL, led by Itt Sukthongchaikul; and the SCENT & SENSE team, led by Rujira Trakulyingcharoen.
Designer
- Yanisa Niennattrakul
- Itt Sukthongchaikul
- Rujira Trakulyingcharoen
- Janisata Akkasoon
- Naratchaon Jeeranatthawong
- Nutthaphon Sunetornmuang
- Thanaporn Rotjananawin
- Phatarakorn Arunothaipipat



