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RARE PHOTOS: Man who battled depression hails outdoor swimming for changing his life | Rare Historical Photos

Richard Williams, 42, from Worcestershire was drinking heavily and tried to take his own life after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder (Richard Williams/PA) - (Richard Williams)

A man who battled depression and alcohol abuse for years before attempting suicide has credited outdoor swimming for changing his life.

Richard Williams, from Worcestershire, joined a research project looking at the impact of the activity on depression and anxiety after a chance encounter with an old friend.

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