Mental health groups have ‘failed to acknowledge’ risk of violence, says Mind chief

The Guardian Health Saturday 05 September 2026, 12:00 UTC By Neha Gohil Midlands correspondent 1 min read

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Sector has avoided issue because of stigma fears, expert warns ahead of closure of Nottingham attacks inquiryMental health organisations have “failed to acknowledge” the risk of violence from a minority of people with severe mental illnesses, the chief executive of Mind has said ahead of the closure of the inquiry into the Nottingham attacks. Dr Sarah Hughes, who has led mental health charity Mind for four years and has worked in the sector for almost four decades, said charities had shied...

Sector has avoided issue because of stigma fears, expert warns ahead of closure of Nottingham attacks inquiry

Mental health organisations have “failed to acknowledge” the risk of violence from a minority of people with severe mental illnesses, the chief executive of Mind has said ahead of the closure of the inquiry into the Nottingham attacks.

Dr Sarah Hughes, who has led mental health charity Mind for four years and has worked in the sector for almost four decades, said charities had shied away from addressing the risk of violence due to the fact it had increased the stigma and harassment around people with mental health conditions.

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Mental health groups have ‘failed to acknowledge’ risk of violence, says Mind chief

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Mental health groups have ‘failed to acknowledge’ risk of violence, says Mind chief

Mental health groups have ‘failed to acknowledge’ risk of violence, says Mind chief