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Hairdressers Trained as Mental Health Ambassadors Worldwide

10/7/2025

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Bluemind Foundation's Heal by Hair trains hairdressers as mental health ambassadors, aiming for 1,000 hairdressers in 20 countries by 2030.
Training covers active listening and recognizing signs of depression, with ongoing support.
In Yopougon, Abidjan, hairdresser Adjoua Catherine Tano demonstrates how hairdressers provide mental health support.
A 2021 study found 77% of clients confide in hairdressers, showing their trusted role.

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Story summary

Bluemind Foundation's Heal by Hair trains hairdressers as mental health ambassadors, aiming for 1,000 hairdressers in 20 countries by 2030.
Training covers active listening and recognizing signs of depression, with ongoing support.
In Yopougon, Abidjan, hairdresser Adjoua Catherine Tano demonstrates how hairdressers provide mental health support.
A 2021 study found 77% of clients confide in hairdressers, showing their trusted role.