Touching Nature and Designing Outdoor Spaces for Mind and Body
By Karen Howell Landscape Architect Director Iteriad Q: The important role played by good landscape design in the creation of therapeutic mental health facilities. We
Creating the right environment for people with mental health is paramount to their recovery and we don’t believe the standard is high enough. We’re here to raise the bar.
Founded in 2006, our Design in Mental Health Network is the only dedicated, non-for-profit organisation focused on designing solution-led environments for mental health patients that will support their well-being and recovery journey.
Our growing network is open to anyone with an interest in the design of mental health facilities and is inclusive of Clinical Experts and Architects through to Manufacturers and Estate owners. Collectively, they share their expertise and empower organisations to create well-designed environments that will make a difference.
Together, through design, we can help change lives.
By Karen Howell Landscape Architect Director Iteriad Q: The important role played by good landscape design in the creation of therapeutic mental health facilities. We
In our current world stretched of resources: time and money are valuable commodities when it comes to getting design right. Why should we engage with
Hospital Rooms is a charity that commissions world class artists to work with patients and staff to radically transform mental health wards. So far, we
That we live in an unequal world is not breaking news for most of us; geography, socio-economics and education all have a massive influence on
When booking accommodation somewhere, most of us read the reviews. Generally, we do so in order to get an idea of what the place is
Dear Member, This year we are recruiting for additional Associates of the Design in Mental Health Network, last year we were joined by Jen Aspinall
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Design in Mental Health Limited will be held on Wednesday, the 3rd day of
Update to our conference dates – 24th and 25th August There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that the past 12 months navigating the Covid pandemic
Work is about to commence with Archus Ltd and NHS England and NHS Improvement on Health Building Note (HBN) 03-04 – Medium Secure Units. To
Thursday 10 September 16:00-17:00 This session will provide an overview of the new testing guidance, and how architects and clients can use it within their
DiMHN have a series of events planned throughout 2022. As restrictions relax, we hope to see more and more of our community face-to-face!
8,9 June 2022
DIMHN Conference & Exhibition
We’re excited to be hosting the major event at Coventry Building Society Arena once again this year. An informative and entertaining conference programme is supported by an expanding list of professional exhibitors.