Tyneside and Northumberland Mind is introducing a mental health training course for barbers. The course is designed to give barbers working in Northumberland a better understanding of mental health and how they can play their part in suicide prevention. It will take place on Monday, March 22 between 1pm and 5pm. Northumberland County Councillor Trevor Cessford, who represents Hexham Central with Acomb and is the county council’s mental health ambassador, said: “This is a great initiative being introduced into the county by Tyneside and Northumberland Mind. “It is well known that many people will open up to their barbers and the training will help them spot signs of someone who is suffering from mental health issues.”