EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 42 MIN
Creating mentally healthy workplaces with Sam Downie, Managing Director of Mates in Mind
from The Okana Podcast · host Okana
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.
What this episode covers
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.
NOW PLAYING
Creating mentally healthy workplaces with Sam Downie, Managing Director of Mates in Mind
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m