Antwerp (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The new youth psychiatry building at Middelheim Hospital in Antwerp offers modern care for 32 young patients, expanding to 140 by 2027, enhancing mental health services with a €57 million investment.
The new youth psychiatry building at the Middelheim Hospital in Antwerp has officially opened. This new facility is made to provide better care for young people with mental health problems. The old buildings, which had been used for 30 years, needed a lot of repairs because they were worn out. Dr. Daniel Neves Ramos said this upgrade was important to meet the current standards for youth psychiatric care.
What are the benefits of Antwerp’s new youth psychiatry building?
It has been said that the new department can take care of 32 young patients, showing a strong commitment to helping young people with mental health needs. This facility is part of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Antwerp (UKJA), which is the largest hospital in Flanders for treating children and teens up to 18 years old with mental health issues. UKJA is very important in the area, offering complete psychiatric care, therapy, and support for young people and their families.
The new building is a big investment in mental health care for youth in Antwerp, aiming to create a more healing and supportive environment. It focuses on having spaces that are not only useful but also help with recovery, featuring modern facilities, special therapy rooms, and better living conditions for patients. This new setup follows the latest ideas in mental health treatment, highlighting the need for a safe and welcoming place for young people receiving psychiatric care. The new youth psychiatry department is part of the Hospital and they’re doing efforts to improve mental health services. They want to make sure young people get the special care they need in a place that helps them recover and feel better overall.
At first, the new department will accommodate 32 young people, focusing on relocating existing units like a crisis department and those for behavioral and trauma disorders. By 2027, after renovations, it will have space for around 140 young people, allowing for new admissions. The move takes place this weekend, with most young people going home to return with their parents on Monday to set up their new rooms. Those who can’t go home will be cared for by staff and will move on Sunday. The total cost of the new building is 57 million euros.
