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Supporting farmers’ mental health

An Exmoor farmer talks about his mental health problems to encourage others to get help.

Oliver Edwards contemplated taking his own life when he was suffering from depression and was diagnosed with cancer.

He’s made a film with the Farming Community Network about his experience.

Claire Carter shares an extract from the film and talks to Tod Merson, who farms near Taunton and volunteers for the Farming Community Network.

Image: Autumn Films

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11 minutes

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