A Dinner Conversation: Solving the Behavioral Health Design Gap

Years ago, before the COVID-19 pandemic, a family member of mine had to drive 350 miles from home to access a mental health facility because there wasn’t a local one willing to accept them. At the time, no one in my life wanted to discuss this systemic failure or my family member’s health.   If there was any silver lining to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that the stigma surrounding mental health challenges began to loosen its grip. Many struggled with mental illness during the pandemic, and now, the conversation about mental health is actively encouraged. The former “secret” has become something to address head-on.  In my role at Tangram Interiors, my team and I devote ourselves to creating spaces. For the healthcare industry, this means our work is grounded in compassion to help ensure environments that are welcoming, inclusive, and comforting to all who interact with them. For each project, we …