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EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 42 MIN

Creating mentally healthy workplaces with Sam Downie, Managing Director of Mates in Mind

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Sam Downie, Managing Director of Mates in Mind, discusses her journey in mental health and the charity's initiatives aimed at improving workplace mental health. Mates in Mind is a UK based organisation dedicated to improving mental health across high risk sectors. Sam emphasises the importance of understanding resilience, the challenges of cultural change in organizations, and the need for supportive environments that foster mental wellbeing. The discussion also highlights the role of leadership and peer support in driving effective change within organisations.

Sam Downie, Managing Director of Mates in Mind, discusses her journey in mental health and the charity's initiatives aimed at improving workplace mental health. Mates in Mind is a UK based organisation dedicated to improving mental health across high risk sectors. Sam emphasises the importance of understanding resilience, the challenges of cultural change in organizations, and the need for supportive environments that foster mental wellbeing. The discussion also highlights the role of leadership and peer support in driving effective change within organisations.

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