Understanding the challenges of rural mental health

In this episode, we talk to Kathryn Wright, who provides some advice for practitioners on handling rural mental health crises and spotlights the specific challenges these communities typically face. Kathryn has studied and worked in the field of rural mental health for 10 years and has experience working with people aged five to 85, in schools and private practice. She is a full member of the New Zealand Association for Counsellors and is on the Community Health Council for Otago and Southland. Kathryn is also an accredited mental health first aid instructor.