A special event to mark World Mental Health Day will be held at Aberystwyth’s Gorwelion centre on Wednesday.

The Community Mental Health Team have joined up with the Carers Unit and Hafal to organise the event to promote World Mental Health Day.

More than 20 different agencies and charities will be attending to promote the support services available for those with mental health issues and their friends and families.

There will also be a tombola stall, raffle and quiz as part of the event, which will run between noon and 5pm.

Ahead of World Mental Health Day, farmers and those living in rural communities across Wales are being reminded that ‘it’s ok to say’ and the Farmers’ Union of Wales is urging them not to hide problems from themselves, their families and friends and to talk about their personal feelings.

“This year’s theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is young people and mental health in a changing world. Our young people are faced with an uncertain future and their world is changing rapidly, which will no doubt cause anxiety and stress to many.

“Their farming businesses are under threat, our export markets post March 2019 are unclear and any support for the industry has still not been finalised. Add to that the growing problem of bovine TB and you have a recipe for the perfect storm,” said FUW president Glyn Roberts.

“But we must break the stigma attached to mental health, so if you’re feeling vulnerable, stressed, or anxious, please open up - don’t bottle it up, speak to someone. That doesn’t just mean today, but always. Farmers and farming families need to continue talking openly about what they are experiencing.

“The FUW strongly encourages anyone who is worried about their own mental health or a loved one, to seek help from the Farming Community Network, Tir Dewi, The DPJ Foundation, Mind Cymru or Call Helpline Wales.”