51AVÊÓÆµ

Boost for dairy as scientists link plant-based milk with mental health issues

People who drink semi-skimmed milk are 12% less likely to have depression according to new research

clock • 2 min read
Scientists have found drinking cows' milk can lower depression risk
Image:

Scientists have found drinking cows' milk can lower depression risk

Drinkers of plant-based ‘milk' alternatives are at greater risk of depression and anxiety, according the latest scientific research. The study of more than 350,000 British people looked at data for...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Mental Health

Mental Health Awareness Week - 2026 round-up: Despite the struggles, glimmers of hope for farmers

Mental Health Awareness Week - 2026 round-up: Despite the struggles, glimmers of hope for farmers

From charity walks to tea breaks to celebrity backing, the campaign for better mental health in farming is slowly gaining momentum. We take a look at some of our most inspiring mental health stories from the past year

Lois Pearson
clock 16 May 2026 • 3 min read
Mental Health Awareness Week: "Poor mental health in Welsh farming is one of the most urgent challenges we face"

Mental Health Awareness Week: "Poor mental health in Welsh farming is one of the most urgent challenges we face"

Caerfyrddin MP Ann Davies writes on why farmers must open up and talk about mental health

Ann Davies
clock 12 May 2026 • 3 min read
Mental Health Awareness Week: Farmers urged to take 'six minutes to switch off' and read a book

Mental Health Awareness Week: Farmers urged to take 'six minutes to switch off' and read a book

As Mental Health Awareness week kicks off for 2026, a new ‘Book Farmacy’ pilot as been announced to target the mental health crisis in Scotland’s farming communities

Alex Black
clock 11 May 2026 • 3 min read