Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network. This week, we’re thrilled to bring you a raw, unfiltered conversation with Dr Sarah Hughes, CEO of Mind — one of the UK’s leading mental health organisations.

With over 35 years in mental health and social care, Sarah is a fearless advocate for change. In this episode, she shares why mental health services are still failing those with the most serious needs, why surface-level “wellness” programmes won’t fix broken workplace cultures, and how poverty, inequality, and racism drive mental health crises.

Whether you’re a leader, HR professional, or someone navigating their own mental health journey, this conversation is packed with insights that challenge, inspire, and push us to think beyond box-ticking initiatives.

💥 Key Takeaways

Mental health literacy has improved, but services for severe illness are lagging.

Culture and leadership matter more than free yoga or mindfulness apps.

Addressing poverty, racism, and inequality is essential to prevention.

Leaders sharing their own struggles can transform workplace stigma.

Young people need more than therapy — they need agency and action.

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