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Survey seeks to better understand mental health issues among rural women

A RECENTLY launched online survey is exploring factors that might predict mental health help-seeking behaviour in rural women.

The survey is being conducted by qualified psychologist and well-known beef industry identity Liz Kirkby (nee Manchee), who is currently completing her honours year of study.

“It is important that attitudes toward mental health and health professionals is understood from a rural woman’s perspective,” Liz said.

“This research will contribute to a conversation and future research that can assess the underlying functions related to the decreased rate of…

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