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Hairdressers in rural Australia end up being counsellors too

  • Written by Gene Hodgins, Senior Lecturer and Clinical Psychologist, Charles Sturt University
imageA farmer might be more likely to chat to her hairdresser about the tough time she's having than seeking professional help.from www.shutterstock.com.au

Most people with mental health issues in rural areas don’t seek treatment and access to mental health services is limited outside the major cities. So rural professionals like hairdressers,...

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