Monday 11 December, 2023

Family not afraid to talk about suicide following tragic loss

Inquest hears that farmer was 'normal self' on day of death

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Family members have spoken out to support those with mental health worries
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Family members have spoken out to support those with mental health worries

The family of a farmer who committed suicide earlier this year told an inquest they have used their father's death to ‘encourage others to talk' about mental health. South Norfolk farmer Colin Alexander,...

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