Industry leaders say mental health awareness training should be 'compulsory'

Leading figures within the agricultural sector have highlighted mental health awareness training for individuals and businesses should be ‘compulsory’, in an effort to help those struggling within rural communities.

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Industry leaders say mental health awareness training should be 'compulsory'

Suzy Deeley, corporate partnership manager at the RABI, added recent developments due to the pandemic meant it was now more important than ever to keep the mental health conversation alive. "All of the...

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