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• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 09 >> Had a crisis of faith in Christianity where he did not feel a relationship with Jesus, and had trouble with the idea of sin. (Played by an actor)

Since 1995 has undergone a recovery which has involved therapy (systemic consultation) as well as learning social skills, engaging in enjoyable activities, and involvement in self-help groups.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 40-54 >> Interview 19 >> Believes that Jesus was anxious and depressed just before his crucifixion, and so felt it was OK to be depressed also.

Has managed to find joy in life through approaches including medication (currently venlafaxine 150mg & chlorpromazine 25mg), counselling, partner support, Christianity and voluntary work (which led to rewarding employment).

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 40-54 >> Interview 27 >> Says that praying is like talking to someone who already knows you well, and that no formal prayer is needed.

Her main helpful approaches include hospitalisation, various therapies (including art therapy), Citalopram (40mg/day), reduction in work hours, Christian prayer and diary writing.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 65+ >> Interview 13 >> He was taught as a child that pleasure was wrong, but later found out that life is about pleasure and happiness.

Has only recent seen himself as getting better, being helped by therapy (eg. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Gestalt), a clairvoyant therapist/doctor, the learning of meditation techniques, and medication (Effexor 75mg, Lithium (400mg/day).