Shary Adams, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, LEED AP

Mental and Behavioral Health Practice Co-Leader

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Access to adequate mental health care and resources is one of the most pressing crises facing the world. Shary has committed her career to helping organizations expand their mental health services as well as develop new strategies and innovations that improve treatment for those needing this complex medical and mental care.

With more than 30 years of experience in healthcare design and leading integrated teams, Shary excels in getting laser-focused on a problem and defining the best possible solutions. She has shared her expertise with prestigious media outlets like the New York Times and has spoken about mental healthcare at global conferences.

A few clients and collaborators

  • Oklahoma Children’s Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins Health System
  • Medstar Health
  • Boston Children’s Hospital

Expertise

  • The broad spectrum of mental healthcare design
  • Evidence-based design that improves patient and provider experience
  • Inclusive design that brings mental healthcare and medical care together

Pursuits

  • Leading national panels and roundtables on mental health design
  • Developing innovative solutions for some of healthcare’s most complex issues from mental health resources to safety
  • Creating better healing environments without stigma and improved access