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Fencing off stigma

Jo Makosinski speaks to the team at Cygnet Health Care about their novel approach to mental health design, which is transforming the way we think about therapeutic environments

Making mental health environments homely and ‘normalised’ can be a challenge when considering the somewhat-conflicting need for safety and security. But manufacturers are increasingly realising this and, as a result, a new generation of innovative products is hitting the market.

Security is key for mental health environments, but this doesn’t mean they have to look institutional and threatening.

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We highlight the importance of product choice when choosing toilets for dementia-friendly settings

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Mental Health Minister, Nadine Dorries, and Public Health Minister, Jo Churchill, have announced an investment £3.3m on the expansion of 23 local projects to help prevent mental illness in children and young people.