How a mental health charity is helping farmers to overcome mental health barriers

Stephanie Berkeley, Yellow Wellies manager, has spoken about the challenges farmers face in accessing mental health and why organisations like hers are trying to bridge the gap.

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Stephanie Berkeley, manager of Yellow Wellies, said the charity is providing support to isolated farming communities
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Stephanie Berkeley, manager of Yellow Wellies, said the charity is providing support to isolated farming communities

One of the biggest challenges agricultural workers face is being able to ask for help when they face a mental health crisis, claims the leader of the Farm Safety Foundation - Yellow Wellies. Stephanie...

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