Finding the Silver Lining in Part L: Why Smart Lighting Must Be Central to Mental Health Design
Ahead of Dr Shelley James’ talk at Design in Mental Health 2026 On the 2nd of June 2026, Dr Shelley James will take to the
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“The Building Is the Secret Clinician” – with Ciaran Cuddihy (Mental Health Nurse and HSE Practice Development Facilitator)
In Conversation with Ciaran Cuddihy on Why Design Shapes Everyday Mental Health Care “The building is another staff member. It can either support us, or
“Better Briefs, Better Outcomes”: Karen Flatt of Arcadis on Mental Health Design
Why the most important design decisions happen before design begins In mental health design, we often focus on what we can see: the building, the
What’s Coming Up at DiMHN: Events, Webinars and Opportunities to Get Involved
There’s a lot going on just now at Design in Mental Health Network…. So you’d be forgiven if you missed an announcement about an event,
Lighting That Heals: A Conversation with Lee McCarthy
Lighting That Heals: Lee McCarthy on Designing Better Mental Health Environments From prisons to pioneering therapeutic lighting, Lee McCarthy reflects on three decades of lighting
“Light Is a Language”: In Conversation with Dr Shelley James
Why Lighting Matters More Than We Think – Especially in Mental Health Spaces “Light isn’t just decorative. It’s not just about visibility. It’s about biology,
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