Man who battled depression hails outdoor swimming for changing his life

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.