Close to 60% of rural and regional students say their mental health has been severely affected by the pandemic. 

A survey of 650 tertiary students also found a quarter faced daily mental health challenges in 2021. 

Rural Reporter Rhiannon Soliman-Marron caught up with the Country Education Foundation's Nicole Wright to hear how a boost to support services, would be welcomed.

Close to 60% of rural and regional students say their mental health has been severely affected by the pandemic.&nbsp;
A survey of 650 tertiary students also found a quarter faced daily mental health challenges in 2021.&nbsp;
Rural Reporter Rhiannon Soliman-Marron caught up with the Country Education Foundation's Nicole Wright to hear how a boost to support services, would be welcomed.

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