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
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What is the value of Stakeholder Engagement?
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
Power of Art
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
Mental Health In An Unequal World
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
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Invitation to join Board Associates
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
DIMHN Annual General Meeting 2021
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
New Dates for Design in Mental Health Conference
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
Do you have an interest in the environment in which Medium Secure services are delivered?
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
Informed Choices: an overview of BRE & Design in Mental Health Network’s Testing Guidance for Products used in Mental Health
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
Design in Mental Health Online
Design in Mental Health online is a comprehensive digital resource for Mental Health professionals. Available week commencing 7th September, delivering online, up-to-date and innovative content
Events 2022
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.