A young mum and school teacher from Pembrokeshire whose husband ended his life at just 27-years-old will be sharing her experiences at an event in Welshpool about helping others to talk about mental health.

Emma Picton-Jones lost her husband Dan, an agricultural contractor, in 2016 to undiagnosed and untreated depression.

She founded The DPJ (Daniel Picton-Jones) Foundation, a charity which aims to support people in rural communities affected by mental health issues, especially men in the agricultural sector, who are at a greater risk of taking their own lives.

The foundation and Montgomery YFC have teamed up to promote awareness of mental health and tackle the stigma surrounding this sensitive issue at an open event held this Thursday (May 2).

Emma, a Pride of Britain award winner for her work, said: "Farming is an excellent career and can provide huge benefits to those who work in the sector. However it is a career that comes with huge pressure, isolation and demand on a daily basis."

Powys has the highest suicide rate in Wales, according to the Office for National Statistics, with men aged 40 to 44 at most risk.

Bryony Wilson, safe guarding officer at Montgomery YFC, said: "Unfortunately, mental health issues continue to affect a lot of YFC members and there is a stigma among farmers. All farmers go through tough times. Even though some may feel that they're on their own, they're not. It's important to talk about it and support each other."

The DPJ Foundation Evening at Welshpool Livestock Market starts at 7.30pm and is open to everyone.