Farming Practices Detrimental to Mental Health

On BBC Radio 4, this morning:

'Scientists are claiming Britain is facing a big increase in mental health problems because of changes in what we eat — and they say farming practices are largely responsible. Experts are warning that we're not eating enough omega-three, a fatty acid thought to have a positive effect on mental well-being. It's found in fish and also in grass. But we don't eat as much fish as we used to and much of the livestock we consume no longer feeds on grass but on grain and vitamins. Professor Michael Crawford, of the Institute of Brain Chemistry and Human Nutrition at London Metropolitan University, explains what he believes the impact on mental health will be.'

There's more on this in The Independent