Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
AAP
AAP
Health
Stephanie Gardiner

'Good thanks': farmer's mental health story hits home

Advocates say more mental health professionals in country towns could help drive down suicide rates. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

When George Henderson's doctor asked how he was going, the farmer automatically responded "good thanks".

The doctor stopped Mr Henderson, told him to look at his surroundings and acknowledge he was far from good.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.