Tattoo artists urged to take mental health training
Help For Heroes said there was evidence that salon staff often provided informal therapy
Mr Baillie, who has taken the training course, said: "I regularly tattoo serving military and veterans and, a lot of the time, the tattoo appointments become almost therapy and venting sessions. "Having gone through some really tough times during and after my military career, I am able to empathise with my customers, who become friends.
"I think tattooists are perfectly placed to take this training and learn how to spot signs when someone might be struggling."Help For Heroes said there was anecdotal evidence that salon staff often provided informal therapy sessions for veterans struggling with their mental health.He said: "I massively struggled when I first left the army and joined civvy street.
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