Designing Lighting for Safety in Mental Health Facilities
With over 59 million U.S. adults affected by mental illness, thoughtfully designed interior lighting plays a critical role in supporting patient safety and suicide prevention in inpatient mental health facilities.
The Selux MHL125 is a purpose-built luminaire designed to meet the critical safety and performance demands of interior mental health environments. With IP65 ingress protection and ligature-resistant design, it delivers safe, efficient lighting for a wide range of applications—including patient bedrooms, bathrooms, nurses’ stations, group activity rooms, and quiet spaces. Whether installed as Recessed or Surface mount, MHL125 combines durability with thoughtful aesthetics, available in both standard metal finishes and faux wood options. This makes it the ideal solution for spaces that require both safety and a calming, welcoming atmosphere.
2,012
lm/ft
97
lm/W
The MHL125 is the linear lighting solution of choice for mental health environments—engineered specifically to address the unique safety challenges these settings demand. From its tamper-resistant construction to ligature-resistant design and impact-resistant materials, every detail is built to minimize risk and maximize patient safety. It’s more than a fixture—it’s peace of mind, by design.
lighting designed for safety and well-being
It’s not just what we do, but it’s who we are. Selux believes in responsible practices around the design, development, and manufacturing of our lighting products. That includes sustainability practices and choosing the right materials, but also ensuring our products are designed for specific needs and applications.
lighting with responsibility and intention
versatility across settings
MHL125: Purpose-Built Illumination
for Safety-Critical Mental Health Spaces
MHL125 Solution to Safety Risks:
LED options for design flexibility, including Static White, RGBW, Tunable White, and BIOS SkyBlue™
Controls-agnostic - designed to work with external dimmers and sensors by others
Extruded aluminum housing with die cast aluminum endcaps creates a durable and abuse-resistant luminaire
Impact-resistant 1/4” thick frosted polycarbonate lens, securely retained within the lens door fame, which is then secured into the housing
Captive, tamper-resistant stainless steel fasteners
Lens door frame is designed with pressed-in parts, providing a tightly joined luminaire with no gaps, helping to prevent ligature points
Selection of optical solutions, providing different lighting distributions with a common appearance, so MHL125 can be used cohesively throughout a space
Durable Finishes Designed for
Performance and Aesthetics
Finishes
Selux Faux Wood Finish - Our extruded aluminum housing features a premium faux wood finish, combining the warmth of natural wood with the strength and precision of metal. Standard Selux White endcaps and lens door frame provide a clean, modern contrast. For custom finish combinations, please contact the factory.
Selux Metal Finishes with Antimicrobial Protection - Selux Aluminum Finishes, including optional anti-microbial protection – Standard Selux Aluminum Powder Coat finishes are available, as well as optional Anti-Microbial White Powder Coating. The paint additive is formulated to resist bacteria, mold, and mildew on fixture surfaces. Ideal for healthcare and mental health environments, this finish supports infection control while reducing maintenance over time.
