Design in Mental Health Network Village

Company Profile

We are a UK-based charity. Our purpose is to improve mental health outcomes through better design.

We know that the more accurately a design brief reflects the evidenced needs of all users, the more effective the resulting environment will be in supporting mental health care and improving outcomes.

We are a network that brings together professionals from mental healthcare, care, architecture, design, industry, academia, and lived experience working together to create safer, more therapeutic spaces for those who access and deliver mental healthcare. Find out about becoming a member and our resources.

What We Do

Research & Learning - We commission and translate research into practical guides, tools and insights that help teams make evidence-based changes and improve outcomes in mental health.

As mental health care is increasingly delivered across organisations, systems, and settings, from hospitals to community hubs, schools, workplaces, and digital and virtual environments, we know the need for inclusive, evidence-based design is more critical than ever.

Spreading Design Innovation - We connect people and organisations with projects, and opportunities across the UK and beyond to showcase products, solutions, and system-changing approaches that; improve experiences for people, deliver value for health and care systems, and drives innovation across the mental health design landscape.

Product Testing - In partnership with the Building Research Establishment, we promote independent product testing to improve safety, reliability, and patient outcomes in mental health environments.

Visit the DiMHN Village at the Design in Mental Health Exhibition to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.

DiMHN is proud of our annual Design in Mental Health Conference and Exhibition, the UK’s leading event dedicated to mental health environments. The conference is organised and delivered by Step Exhibitions Ltd, a professional events company. As an independent charity, DiMHN’s partnership with Step Exhibitions is governed by a formal agreement. Income generated through this partnership directly supports our charitable activities. DiMHN plays a central role in shaping the conference content to ensure it aligns closely with our purpose and values. We are committed to transparency in all our partnerships. If you have any questions about our relationship with Step Exhibitions please contact us by following the below link.