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• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 08 >> Describes what she likes about her counsellor, including her human approach, honesty and the way she challenges her to reach the root of her problems.

With the ongoing care of her GP and ongoing counselling with a skilled practitioner, she has been in recovery since early 2003. Not currently on medication.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 29 and under >> Interview 18 >> She saw a university-based counsellor and was relieved to be able to talk about anything she wanted to an impartial and friendly person; she didn't te

Became depressed while looking after a friend with depression. Believes Seroxat contributed to her suicide attempt. With counselling and new medication (venlafaxine 150mg/day) she is getting better.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 40-54 >> Interview 07 >> It took him about 6 months to accept that he had depression and to be able to tell his GP about it.

Used a raft of strategies to recover including time off work, attending a support group, counselling, physical exercise, interaction with nature and pets, and spiritual healing.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 04 >> Found he could not ejaculate or have an orgasm on Seroxat (paroxetine), but the side effect was only temporary, and the benefit was he was no longer d

Has responded very well to Prozac (20mg/day) and cognitive behavioural therapy.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 09 >> Describes how his thinking was negative early on in life, but he only became aware of it when someone pointed it out. (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.