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Avoided medication but found help at a mental health 'drop in' centre. He became better informed and used creativity (e.g. computer art and music) to help his recovery.

Mental health >> Depression >> Age 40-54 >> Interview 38 >> Says that in being sectioned, Frank Bruno moved from lovable buffoon to the much feared uncontrollable black man.

Effective approaches have included counselling from his GP, partner support, doing a 'Landmark' course, swimming, and finding an authentic and creative expression for himself through his work.

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