Rural emergency workers face heightened mental health risks

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 22:20

Research finds rural first responders face added mental health risks from isolation and cultural pressures.

Rural first responders experience heightened mental health risks beyond those faced by urban counterparts, according to research. The challenges include isolation, hero worship, misogyny, judgement and expectations to maintain stoicism.

How it is being reported

• Hero to zero: rural emergency workers' heavy burdenPerth Now · 22 Sept, 21:03
• Hero to zero: rural emergency workers' heavy burdenThe West Australian · 22 Sept, 21:03

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