How Ben (The Naked Farmer) copes with anxiety

By ReachOut Content Team
Updated 07 May 2025

Ben's been anxious most of his life, but he didn't realise what it all was until his family reached out and he was able to get support. Now he runs a social media platform called The Naked Farmer, encouraging farmers to talk openly about mental health.

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