Backbone of Britain: 'It's refreshing and rewarding that mental health in agriculture is now talked about more openly' - Naomi Wright

Making it easy to talk about mental health is Naomi Wright’s mission. After setting up a rural based therapy business, she talks to Emily Ashworth about challenging the stigma of mental health in agriculture.

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Backbone of Britain: 'It's refreshing and rewarding that mental health in agriculture is now talked about more openly' - Naomi Wright

Making it easy to talk about mental health is Naomi Wright's mission. After setting up a rural-based therapy business, she talks to Emily Ashworth about challenging the stigma of mental health in agriculture....

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