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Age 40-54
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Interview 07
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An English acquaintance was surprised he was having psychoanalysis, but in Brazil seeing a therapist and talking about feelings is commonplace.
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
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Age 29 and under
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Interview 02
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The NHS offers no sure path for getting a referral to a talking therapist, and it's easy to fall through the gaps, especially if your income is low.
Effective approaches include medication (currently Efexor 75 mg/day), hypnotherapy and counselling. Was finding it difficult to find therapy in the NHS.
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