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Sep 5, 2026

Mind chief says mental health groups have failed to acknowledge risk of violence

The chief executive of Mind has stated that mental health organisations have failed to acknowledge the risk of violence from a minority of people with severe mental illnesses, speaking ahead of the closure of an inquiry.

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▪Dr. Sarah Hughes stated that the UK government's upcoming mental health strategy must improve support and treatment for those with severe mental illnesses, address public safety, and ensure adequate hospital beds and assertive outreach.
▪Dr. Sarah Hughes, the chief executive of the mental health charity Mind, stated that efforts to reduce stigma have at times meant that difficult topics like violence have been brushed under the carpet.
▪Dr. Sarah Hughes stated that mental health charities have shied away from addressing the risk of violence because they feared it would increase stigma, discrimination, and harassment around people with mental health conditions.

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Mental health Public safety

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