2021 mouse plague through NSW promotes problems for mental health, says psychologist Professor Gene Hodgins

Emma Horn
April 12 2021 - 8:00am
PLAGUE PROPORTIONS: The last mouse plague to hit the Riverina came in 2011. Professor Gene Hodgins (inset) believes the next few months could have the potential to impact mental health in a very real way.
PLAGUE PROPORTIONS: The last mouse plague to hit the Riverina came in 2011. Professor Gene Hodgins (inset) believes the next few months could have the potential to impact mental health in a very real way.

Though the rodent plague is primarily affecting outlying rural communities, the increased volume of vermin in the city has also taken its physical and mental toll.

Emma Horn

Emma Horn

Supervising producer

Supervising producer of the national video team. Former features and weekender writer for The Daily Advertiser. Now based in the NSW Hunter region. Small, quiet, and a student of the Julie Bishop School Of Staring. Usually dressed in something colourful, always snacking on something homemade. Friend to most mothers and all dogs. Got stories? Get in touch. emma.horn@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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