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BBC Scotland News
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BBC Stories
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Barber shop's mental health mission
A barber shop in Londonderry is encouraging men to open about about their mental health. Bareknuckle Barbershop is encouraging customers to get things off their chest when they come in for a snip. It's hoped that it will improve things for men with mental ill health and encourage them to seek professional help if they need to do so.



