From Hospital to Home: How Anti-Ligature Furniture is Influencing Residential and Community Mental Health Spaces
Unfortunately, over 20% of Australians between the ages of 16 and 85 have experienced a mental disorder. While this is 20% too many, the good news is that mental health awareness has grown significantly in recent years, and this has been particularly instrumental in influencing the way spaces are being designed and used. From hospitals and treatment facilities to schools and community centres, there has been an increasing focus on creating environments that create a greater sense of safety, security, and well-being for those in them. As the understanding of mental health needs deepens, so does the demand for furniture…
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