The hon. Member raised the issue of mental health crisis in rural and agricultural communities, highlighting findings from a large research project by the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution that revealed low mental wellbeing scores among farmers compared to the wider UK population. The survey showed over a third had significantly low mental wellbeing scores, with similar numbers possibly depressed according to NHS thresholds, nearly half experiencing anxiety, and one in five knowing someone who attempted suicide. Since the report’s launch in January 2021, challenges such as Putin's invasion of Ukraine, inflation, and adverse weather conditions have exacerbated existing difficulties for farmers. The MP stressed the need for policy that prevents mental health issues rather than reacting to them. She mentioned organisations like RABI, Farming Community Network, and Yellow Wellies’ “Mind Your Head” project. Additionally, she called for an integrated approach in government decision-making regarding agricultural communities, a specific strategy for young people living in rural areas due to the high number of mental health issues among this demographic post-pandemic, and ensuring farmers are at the centre of policy decisions.