Healing Spaces: Mental Health Design Dialogue

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Join Pineapple hosts as they discuss the latest mental health design matters with industry experts, sharing perspectives and insights on the built environment and the challenges and opportunities in creating healing spaces for patients, staff and the wider communities. 

Episodes

  1. The Untapped Conversations in Behavioral Health - PART 2

    May 21

    The Untapped Conversations in Behavioral Health - PART 2

    This is PART 2 of our podcast on the untapped conversations in behavioral health, where Pineapple’s Daniel White delves into real-world behavioral health examples that don't always match the theory ... Joining him are HKS’s Rachael Rome, Global Director of Mental & Behavioral Health Design & Studio Practice Leader of the Dallas Health Practice, and her colleague Martyna Falloni, Senior Medical Planner & Associate. Topics they cover in PART 2 include: It’s not all forensic - so why do we design like it is? Are we accidentally traumatizing people who come in asking for help? Why do we (still?) accept uncomfortable environments as the price of safety? Let's challenge the long-standing assumption that for whatever reason, comfort equals risk. Does everything need to cost money? Are there any quick wins that we can make easily by having more thoughtful conversation and dialogue?Our Guests:  Rachael Rome, AIA, NCARB, EDAC, LSSGB, LEED AP BD+C Global Director of Mental & Behavioral Health Design | Studio Practice Leader, Dallas Health Practice, HKS Rachael Rome is Global Director of Mental & Behavioral Health Design at HKS and a nationally recognized leader in behavioral health environments. She partners with health systems and institutions to translate complex clinical and operational needs into high-performance, evidence-based spaces that support safety, dignity, and healing. Her work spans the full continuum of care, from pediatric and outpatient settings to forensic facilities and medically complex inpatient units, with a strong focus on trauma-informed design and technical excellence. Rachael also advises on behavioral planning, simulation modeling, and long-range campus strategies, helping drive system-wide transformation through thoughtful, human-centered design. Through her leadership, Rachael continues to elevate mental and behavioral health design across the industry advancing integrated, human-centered spaces that promote resilience, equity, and hope. Martyna Falloni, ACHA, EDAC, LSSYB, AIA Senior Medical Planner, Associate, HKS Martyna’s goal is to create environments that put people first - because when they thrive, outcomes improve naturally. As a board-certified medical planner, Martyna is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through the creation of exceptional, safe environments for patients, staff, and caregivers. She brings particular focus to spaces that support children, thoughtfully accommodating their developmental, emotional, and safety needs. Leveraging expertise in Evidence-Based Design and Lean Six Sigma, she applies an analytical, human-centered approach to every project. Martyna works closely with interdisciplinary teams and clients to align design solutions with operational best practices, clinical effectiveness, and evidence-based strategies - driving measurable improvements in care delivery, enhancing patient and staff satisfaction, and maximizing facility value. This episode is hosted by Pineapple, creators of mindfully designed furniture for behavioral and mental health environments.

    49 min
  2. The Untapped Conversations in Behavioral Health - PART 1

    Mar 30

    The Untapped Conversations in Behavioral Health - PART 1

    Pineapple’s Daniel White hosts a conversation grounded in real-world behavioral health delivery rather than theory. Joining him are HKS’s Rachael Rome, Global Director of Mental & Behavioral Health Design & Studio Practice Leader of the Dallas Health Practice, and her colleague Martyna Falloni, Senior Medical Planner & Associate. Together they examine how mental and behavioral health design is full of assumptions that often can become default standards – and they challenges these concepts, asking the questions we all debate quietly … but rarely say out loud. Topics they cover in PART 1 include: Single occupancy vs dual occupancy: Privacy, safety, or throughput – what are we really optimizing for? Are we designing for patient outcomes or operational fear?Ensuite vs shared bathrooms: Dignity, ligature risk, and the things no one likes to admit – is the ensuite about patient dignity or staff convenience?Our Guests:  Rachael Rome, AIA, NCARB, EDAC, LSSGB, LEED AP BD+C Global Director of Mental & Behavioral Health Design | Studio Practice Leader, Dallas Health Practice, HKS Rachael Rome is Global Director of Mental & Behavioral Health Design at HKS and a nationally recognized leader in behavioral health environments. She partners with health systems and institutions to translate complex clinical and operational needs into high-performance, evidence-based spaces that support safety, dignity, and healing. Her work spans the full continuum of care, from pediatric and outpatient settings to forensic facilities and medically complex inpatient units, with a strong focus on trauma-informed design and technical excellence. Rachael also advises on behavioral planning, simulation modeling, and long-range campus strategies, helping drive system-wide transformation through thoughtful, human-centered design. Through her leadership, Rachael continues to elevate mental and behavioral health design across the industry advancing integrated, human-centered spaces that promote resilience, equity, and hope. Martyna Falloni, ACHA, EDAC, LSSYB, AIA Senior Medical Planner, Associate, HKS Martyna’s goal is to create environments that put people first - because when they thrive, outcomes improve naturally. As a board-certified medical planner, Martyna is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through the creation of exceptional, safe environments for patients, staff, and caregivers. She brings particular focus to spaces that support children, thoughtfully accommodating their developmental, emotional, and safety needs. Leveraging expertise in Evidence-Based Design and Lean Six Sigma, she applies an analytical, human-centered approach to every project. Martyna works closely with interdisciplinary teams and clients to align design solutions with operational best practices, clinical effectiveness, and evidence-based strategies - driving measurable improvements in care delivery, enhancing patient and staff satisfaction, and maximizing facility value. This episode is hosted by Pineapple, creators of mindfully designed furniture for behavioral and mental health environments.

    50 min
  3. From Plans to Practice - What Mental Health Spaces Need to Work in the Real World

    Jan 22

    From Plans to Practice - What Mental Health Spaces Need to Work in the Real World

    Mental health environments are often designed with the best intentions, but the real test comes after opening day, when people, pressure, and unpredictability enter the space. Join Pineapple's Michelle Blackie and her guest Stacey Johnson, Hospital President and Vice President at Riverside Mental Health and Recovery Center in Virginia, USA, as they discuss what actually works in the real world - exploring how design, operations, and community intersect in mental health care, and what designers can learn from lived experience. Our Guest:  Stacey Johnson, Hospital President/VP of Riverside Mental Health and Recovery Center  Stacey Johnson, LCSW, MBA is the Hospital President/VP of Riverside Mental Health and Recovery Center in Hampton, Virginia. RMHRC is part of the Riverside Health System that offers a comprehensive range of medical services. Stacey has over 15 years of experience in the behavioral health field with prominent authority on the development and operation of behavioral health and addiction treatment programs. She started her career as a social worker, which provides a unique perspective now that she works primarily in administration. Stacey’s passion is to be able to meet the mental and behavioral health needs of all individuals as well as reducing stigma associated with mental illness. She hopes to break down the barrier to treatment and open the door to discuss mental health in a positive way while working to provide innovative and community centered treatment options.  This episode is hosted by Pineapple, creators of mindfully designed furniture for behavioral and mental health environments.

    43 min
  4. The Hidden Design of Healing - How Macro Ergonomics Influences Behaviour and Recovery

    11/25/2025

    The Hidden Design of Healing - How Macro Ergonomics Influences Behaviour and Recovery

    Pineapple’s Daniel White is joined in conversation by Melissa Steach, who is not only an industrial-organizational psychologist and behavioral health design strategist, but also Pineapple’s Regional Engagement Manager. Daniel and Melissa explore the impact of ergonomics on patient outcomes in behavioral health settings, a topic that reaches across design, safety and human wellbeing. Thoughtful ergonomic design extends beyond comfort, by influencing mood, behavior, recovery and the overall therapeutic experience. From furniture design and placement to sensory consideration given to materials, posture support and movement patterns, these details all shape how patients and care givers interact with their environment. Bringing her uniquely interdisciplinary lens to behavioral health design, Melissa unpacks how smart, evidence-based ergonomic choices can create safer, calmer and more empowering spaces that truly support healing. Our Guest:  Melissa Steach, Regional Engagement Manager, Pineapple   Dr Melissa Steach is an industrial-organizational psychologist and behavioral health design strategist whose research-driven work bridges environmental psychology, trauma-informed care, and design for emotional regulation. In her role at Pineapple, she collaborates with healthcare systems, architects, and clinical teams to create therapeutic environments that reduce harm and support staff resilience. A recognized speaker and educator, her insights on psychological safety, macro-ergonomics, and de-escalation environments have reached global audiences through LinkedIn Learning and national industry conferences.  This episode is hosted by Pineapple, creators of mindfully designed furniture for behavioral and mental health environments.

    36 min
  5. Behavioral Health in Rural and Frontier Systems: Balancing Design, Safety, and Equity

    09/26/2025

    Behavioral Health in Rural and Frontier Systems: Balancing Design, Safety, and Equity

    Pineapple’s Michelle Blackie explores behavioral health in rural and frontier systems in the United States, places where critical access hospitals often serve as the only point of care for miles in every direction. In these settings, a single hospital must be everything for everyone: emergency department, primary care, mental health provider, and community lifeline. That reality demands an extraordinary level of agility in service delivery, from staff who wear multiple hats to facilities that need to flex and adapt to every kind of need. Michelle is joined by Elizabeth Johnson, Assistant Professor at Montana State University, and together they examine the unique challenges of providing behavioral health care in these environments, explore the design solutions that make a difference, and hear stories from the frontlines about resilience, innovation, and the power of community. Our Guest:  Elizabeth Johnson, Assistant Professor, Montana State University Elizabeth is an Assistant Professor (tenure track) at Montana State University - Mark & Robyn Jones College of Nursing in Bozeman, Montana. She teaches Design of Healthcare Delivery Systems, which is an inter-professional graduate course offering with College of Nursing (Clinical Nurse Leader and DNP students) and College of Engineering students (industrial, mechanical, healthcare systems engineering students). Her nursing research background is in data and systems science, which shapes current projects evaluating the functioning of healthcare teams within various care delivery environments and settings. She is involved in technology innovation and digital health device development, with funding awarded from the Montana State University/U.S. Economic Development Administration, American Nurses Association, and the acceptance to the National Science Foundation- National Innovation Corps program.   This episode is hosted by Pineapple, creators of mindfully designed furniture for behavioral and mental health environments.

    28 min
  6. The Healing Blueprint: How River Edge Reimagined Behavioural Health

    07/30/2025

    The Healing Blueprint: How River Edge Reimagined Behavioural Health

    Pineapple’s Daniel White hosts an exploration of the River Edge Behavioral Health Center: a place where architecture and empathy work hand in hand, and the built environment becomes an agent of healing within the community.  With guests Greta O’Dell, River Edge’s Chief Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Officer, and Rachel Azar, Project Manager at Azar + Walsh Architects, Daniel explores how this new 34,000-square-foot facility in Macon, Georgia, has embraced a therapeutic approach to design, prioritizing calm, patient dignity, and safety in every detail, from spatial layout and lighting to materials and outdoor access. And you’ll hear how these intentional choices have gone beyond aesthetics to shape behavior, support recovery, and deliver measurable, positive outcomes for service users and staff alike. Together, they explore how rethinking the environment of care can lead to more humane experiences and why River Edge is becoming a model for behavioral health facilities nationwide. Our Guests:  Greta O’Dell, B.S. NADD-DDS, CACTS Chief Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Office, River Edge Greta has worked at River Edge for 30 years, and over the last 13 years, her passion for serving people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities has exploded with opportunities to advocate and support. She was named 2007 River Edge Employee of the Year, 2015 American Red Cross Home Town Hero – Special Needs Advocate and 2023 DBHDD Champion of Hope. She co-represents GACSB IDD committee participating in DBHDD Workforce Development Committee.  Out of this committee work, she has been asked spearhead the creation of an apprenticeship program with Georgia Department of Labor for DBHDD. Greta received her Bachelor of Science in Public Service Human Services from Macon State College. She is a Certified At-Risk Adult Crime Tactic Specialist to advocate for the state’s most vulnerable population and to provide abuse, neglect and exploitation education to others. Greta is a Dual Diagnosis Specialist, certified through NADD (National Association for those with mental illness and IDD) and serves as co-chair of the accreditation committee. Rachel Azar, Associate AIA, LEED AP BD+C Project Manager, Azar Walsh Architects  Rachel Azar is a Project Manager at Azar Walsh Architects in Macon, Georgia, with a passion for designing spaces that support behavioral health and community well-being. She leads projects ranging from intimate tiny home communities to large-scale recovery centers, with the goal of serving the behavioral health community with dignity, care, and purpose. Her ability to manage and design these sensitive projects is built on a broad foundation of experience across healthcare, education, government, religious, corporate, and mixed-use sectors. This includes her prior role as a civilian Architectural project manager with the 78th Civil Engineering Group at Robins Air Force Base, where she led secure, mission-driven projects requiring precision and adaptability. In her current role, Rachel brings this technical rigor and empathetic design approach to every behavioral health project, creating environments that foster healing and reflect each client’s unique vision. This episode is hosted by Pineapple, creators of mindfully designed furniture for behavioral and mental health environments.

    43 min
  7. Designing for Dignity: A Human-Centered Approach to Behavioral Health Spaces

    05/08/2025

    Designing for Dignity: A Human-Centered Approach to Behavioral Health Spaces

    Pineapple’s Michelle Blackie hosts a discussion around how thoughtful design of therapeutic spaces can create more compassionate, effective, and healing environments. How do we move toward a more holistic, human-centered approach to treatment spaces in behavioral health? These environments have previously been shaped primarily by risk mitigation. And while safety is crucial, we now know that the way a space feels - how it supports autonomy, comfort, connection, and dignity - can be just as important to a person’s recovery journey. So how do we design for dignity as well as for durability? What does it take to balance clinical needs with human ones? And how can architects, interior designers, healthcare providers, and patients collaborate to build spaces that actually feel safe, not just secure? Join Michelle with three guests from architect firm BWBR: senior architect Ellen Konerza, planner Sophia Skemp, and senior interior designer Amy Kotchevar. Together they explore exactly how the holistic approach to mental health design improves the outcome for patients, staff and the wider community. Our Guests:  Ellen Konerza, Senior Architect, BWBR  Ellen approaches design with empathy, equity, and a perspective gained from extensive travel across the globe. She has worked on projects of all types during her time at BWBR, including healthcare, mental health treatment, science + technology, and education facilities. As a licensed senior project architect, Ellen provides hands-on involvement in project design, coordination among design disciplines, and technical leadership to the project team.  Sophia Skemp, Planner, BWBR  Taking experiences from immersive internships in both design research and healthcare architecture, Sophia works closely with both major regional and Critical Access facilities on built projects and master planning. She is co-creator of BWBR’s Scenario Planning and certified in advanced process improvement training under the Virginia Mason Institute.  Amy Kotchevar, Senior Interior Designer, BWBR  Amy is an exceptional designer and collaborator who is passionate about building strong relationships with her clients. Her depth of finish product knowledge makes her a trusted partner, and she enjoys strategically balancing aesthetics and budget for each project. Amy has designed interiors for both new and renovated spaces and has worked on a wide variety of healthcare project types, from large critical access hospitals to small, complex renovations.  This episode is hosted by Pineapple, creators of mindfully designed furniture for behavioral and mental health environments.

    38 min
  8. Assisting De-escalation Through Design

    03/20/2025

    Assisting De-escalation Through Design

    Pineapple’s Daniel White hosts a discussion exploring how design impacts mental health spaces, with a focus on de-escalation in creating safe, therapeutic environments. The design of EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment & Healing) units and other behavioural health crisis units plays a pivotal role in creating a calm and supportive space for psychiatric patients in otherwise chaotic and stressful emergency departments which are usually designed to accommodate physical ill health rather than mental ill health.  Join Daniel with guests Dr Scott Zeller and Virginia Pankey as they discuss the physical environment’s influence on patients’ psychological well-being and behaviour, not just in terms of safety and recovery but also in functionality, aesthetics, and overall psychological impact – reinforcing the fact that physical spaces themselves can be therapeutic too.  Our Guests:  Scott Zeller, Vice President of Acute Psychiatry, Vituity Dr. Zeller is the creator of the EmPATH (Emergency, Psychiatric, Assessment, Treatment and Healing) model. He is also the Vice President of Acute Psychiatry for Vituity where he is responsible for overall strategy and business development of the practice. He is Past-President of both the American Association for Emergency Psychiatry and the National Coalition on Psychiatric Emergencies, and currently serves as a professor at two medical schools. He was formerly Chief, Psychiatric Emergency Services for Oakland, CA, where he developed the blueprint for improving emergency psychiatric services known as the “Alameda Model”.   He has authored multiple textbooks, book chapters and peer-reviewed articles, lectures internationally as a keynote speaker, and is known as the co-inventor of On-Demand Emergency Telepsychiatry. He led Project BETA (Best Practices in the Evaluation and Treatment of Agitation), which has revolutionized the care approach for agitation around the world. He was awarded the 2015 USA Doctor of the Year by the National Council for Behavioral Health, the 2019 Ritz E. Heerman Memorial Award for improving healthcare for all Californians by the California Hospital Association, and in 2020 was named one of the “Ten Most Influential People in Healthcare Design” by Healthcare Design Magazine.   Virginia Pankey, Behavioral Health Practice Leader, HOK Virginia is a leader in the planning and design of healthcare projects with a focus on behavioral health and acute care. Based in HOK’s St. Louis studio, Virginia has been profiled in Healthcare Design Magazine and other publications for her expertise in behavioral health design. A frequent speaker on healthcare planning and design, she has led workshops, panel discussions and presentations for the Facilities Guidelines Institute (FGI); Washington University in St. Louis; American Society for Health Care Engineering; Planning, Design and Construction Summit; Healthcare Design Conference + Expo; and the American Institute of Architects’ Academy of Health. Her speaking topics have included behavior health codes and standards, med/psych facilities, behavioral health crisis units and more. Virginia is an active member of FGI, serving as a co-chair of its Behavioral and Mental Health Topic Group, a member of its Health Guidelines Revision Committee, and a past chair of its Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Unit Topic Group for which she co-authored a white paper titled “Design of Behavioral Health Crisis Units.” This episode is hosted by Pineapple, creators of mindfully designed furniture for behavioral and mental health environments.

    43 min
  9. The Influence of the Lived Experience on Design in Mental Health

    01/06/2025

    The Influence of the Lived Experience on Design in Mental Health

    Pineapple’s Lotte Bailey hosts a discussion about the influence of the lived experience on design in mental health.  People are sharing valuable perspectives, informing the design of mental health spaces using their own experiences and recovery journeys to help designers create more effective and compassionate solutions for the built environment. This approach ensures that interventions are thoughtful, sensitively approached and aligned with the needs and preferences of patients and care providers. Lived experience can inform the design of everything from built environments and therapeutic interventions to digital tools and service delivery models. By valuing the wisdom of those who have been through it, the field of mental health design is moving towards a more equitable and empowering approach to care.  Join Lotte with guests Hannah Chamberlain and Jo Baudin as they chat about the influence of the lived experience: common misconceptions, new challenges and ensuring inclusivity in the mental health sector.  Our Guests: Hannah Chamberlain, Mental Health Consultant Hannah is a mental health campaigner, activist and entrepreneur who has just finished her stint as Design in Mental Health Network CEO. Her writing, enterprise leadership, films and storytelling on the subject of mental health and identity have led to recognition; winning the Stelios Foundation Disabled Entrepreneur Award, featuring on BBC and in the Evening Standard, and being mentioned by the minister for Disabled People in the Houses of Parliament. She has been involved with the Design in Mental Health community since 2008. Jo Baudin, Interior Architect, Artist + Lived Experience Advisor With a BSc degree in Interior architecture and experience in the UK commercial design and build industry, Jo works in Public Health Design and Quality Improvement to adapt and change the built environment for the better. Using her professional skills combined with service user lived experience, Jo advises organisations and charities such as: London NHS Mental Health Trusts; The Royal Collage of Psychiatrists; the Oxford Health BRC; the Design in Mental Health Network and Mental Health Arts charity Hospital Rooms.   This episode is hosted by Pineapple, creators of mindfully designed furniture for behavioral and mental health environments.

    36 min
  10. Neurodivergence and the Importance of Design for Support and Inclusivity

    11/06/2024

    Neurodivergence and the Importance of Design for Support and Inclusivity

    Pineapple’s Edward Larsen hosts a discussion around neurodivergence and the importance of design for support and inclusivity.  We have an opportunity in the design world to make the built environment less of a challenge for the neurodivergent population, and focus on creating spaces that are inclusive and supportive of individuals and their diverse cognitive styles. Building versatility into the spaces gives a sense of agency to the people within them. While we can’t really understand how everyone is going to perceive the built environment, one thing we can do is ask. Join Edward with guests Stephanie Vito and Jason Beshore as they discuss how design is influencing the built environment to not only be a space of healing but also a space made suitable for all people within it. Our Guests:  Stephanie Vito, Principal CannonDesign Since the beginning of her career, Stephanie has made it her mission to bring an oft-neglected subset of healthcare and design to the forefront–mental and behavioral health. She possesses a keen understanding of how the delivery of behavioral healthcare and its evolution are best supported by the environments designers create. Her goal on each project is to address the entire continuum of care within mental health, knowing it is key to reducing stigma and bringing resources and care to those who need it most.  Stephanie’s professional drive is rooted in basic human empathy — seeking to eliminate stigmas that surround behavioral health by pushing society’s preconceptions through design. She is dedicated to the advancement and betterment of behavioral health environments and is a strong advocate for putting mental healthcare centers in urban areas. She is consistently advocating for health systems to be progressive in how they approach mental healthcare and the spaces where care is provided, frequently sharing her expertise at conferences and nationwide publications.     Jason Beshore, Principal, Health / Associate Vice President HDR  With more than 25 years of design and construction experience, primarily in healthcare facilities, Jason has a well-balanced background in healthcare planning, operations, project management, architecture, construction, and client relations. A passionate client advocate and actively engaged in the implementation of his projects from inception to completion, Jason's healthcare experience includes ambulatory care centers, cancer facilities, diagnostic imaging, emergency departments, medical office buildings, inpatient beds and many other healthcare environments.  A member of the Mental Healthcare Design Center of Excellence, Jason introduces strategic design trends to a broader audience. In a field where evidence-based design and research targeted toward mental health have historically lagged behind, he leads the charge to use research findings to fill the gap and build upon that evidence base to continually improve the standard of care.  Jason has served as the behavioral health expert on numerous behavioral and mental health projects across the U.S. for private healthcare clients and state agencies, holding roles in planning and design leadership. This episode is hosted by Pineapple, creators of mindfully designed furniture for behavioral and mental health environments.

    43 min
  11. Behavioral and Mental Health in 2030: What does the future hold?

    09/26/2024

    Behavioral and Mental Health in 2030: What does the future hold?

    In this episode Pineapple’s Lotte Bailey hosts a discussion looking at the future of behavioral and mental health design, recognising the critical role of the built environment in recovery and wellbeing.  But while technology is racing ahead and certainly aiding the transition from purely functional to more adaptive healing environments, there are still systemic issues we face designing suitable spaces within our communities.  Join Lotte with guests Stephen Parker, Anosha Zanjani and Daniel White as they discuss the fascinating opportunities and challenges of our race into the future of behavioural and mental health design. Our Guests:  Stephen Parker, Behavioural and Mental Health Planner  Stantec Architecture  A dedicated behavioural health planner and mental health design subject matter expert, Stephen is a proponent of “architect as advocate” for colleague, client, and community alike, and he believes strongly in leadership through service. Advocating by design for humanity at its most vulnerable, elevating communities in crisis, and serving those that suffer in silence, Stephen is driving purpose in Stantec’s boundaryless Behavioural Health Practice across the globe. With awards from Healthcare Design Magazine, FastCo, and the Institute for Patient-Centered Design, Stephen is a collaborative researcher and accomplished designer. An AIA Young Architect Award Winner & HFSE George Pressler Under 40 Recipient, Stephen has been named to Healthcare Design's Best Under 40 list by the AIA’s Academy of Architecture for Health and the ENR’s National Top 20 Under 40. He was the youngest licensed architect elected to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Strategic Council, and he championed the AIA Strategic Council’s Mental Health + Architecture Incubator. Anosha Zanjani, Principal Mental Health Consultant Mindful Insights Consulting Anosha Zanjani is the Principal Behavioural Health Consultant at Mindful Insights Consulting. With a background in architectural design, mental health, neuroscience, and psychiatric research, she is dedicated to transforming mental health care through design. Anosha began her career in mental health and neuroscience, working in psychiatric facilities, private practices, and academic institutions. Realizing the critical role of physical spaces in recovery, she transitioned to architecture, focusing on well-being design and neuroarchitecture across the mental health continuum of care and beyond.  Anosha is an experienced speaker and writer having lectured at international conferences and published in some of the world’s top peer-review journals. She holds a BSc in Neuroscience and Mental Health from the University of Toronto and a Master of Architecture and Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University in New York.  Daniel White, Behavioural and Mental Health Principal Pineapple  For the past six years, Daniel has been dedicated to enhancing the design of behavioural and mental health facilities across the UK, Europe, and America. His primary focus has been on improving the patient experience to support and facilitate effective rehabilitation. With Pineapple’s innovative and thoughtful product design for challenging environments, Daniel strives to create spaces that promote patient healing, well-being and safety. This episode is hosted by Pineapple, creators of mindfully designed furniture for behavioral and mental health environments.

    53 min
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