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  • 21 October 2025
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One in three farmers show signs of depression – Suffolk doctors hope Virtual Reality will help to ‘save lives’ in rural communities 

Nearly 50% of UK farmers experience constant anxiety, according to the RABI Big Farming Survey – a stark reminder of the mental health crisis gripping rural communities. Now, a new virtual reality project, Rural Minds, is using immersive storytelling to spark understanding, empathy, and change. …

Read MoreOne in three farmers show signs of depression – Suffolk doctors hope Virtual Reality will help to ‘save lives’ in rural communities 

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