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Has very good care from his GP. Medication was somewhat effective. He recently stopped taking Lithium and Effexor.

Mental health >> Depression >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 05 >> Antidepressant medication helped him to feel better, but he did not initially recover fully. (Played by an actor)

Has very good care from his GP. Medication was somewhat effective. He recently stopped taking Lithium and Effexor.

Mental health >> Depression >> Age 65+ >> Interview 13 >> Tried various careers, including law, which did not suit him; once he left law he started to feel better, and he pursued training in organic gardening

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).

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