By incorporating these design strategies into a care environment, there is evidence that supports the following benefits for children:
These conditions are correlated to reduced levels of depression, shorter stays in care, less serious incidents and fewer restraints for children with developmental and sensory disorders.
Knowing the value of this evidence-based information, has prompted the Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) to take its own steps into making our organization child-friendly. The photos listed above show just some of the ways in which we are striving to make our environment welcoming and psychologically safe for all those who enter our doors. Take a look and see what we have done to date!
*Ulrich, R. S., Zimring, C., Zhu, X., DuBose, J., Seo, H. B., Choi, Y. S., ... & Joseph, A. (2008). A review of the research literature on evidence-based healthcare design. HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal,1(3), 61-125.
Event happening in the London community Youth Mental Health Summit 2018
Hosted by the WAYS Youth Empowerment Team in Collaboration with Vanier Children's Services