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• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 65+ >> Interview 03 >> As a Christian, he feels that all events have reasons, including depression, even if the reasons are not clear. (Played by an actor)

He had sympathetic doctors who took the time to listen. With medication, early retirement, his religious convictions, and the gradual resolution of life stressors, his depression lifted.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 65+ >> Interview 03 >> Explains that prayer and God helped him in ways that are unclear, yet he feels it at least helped his marriage.

He had sympathetic doctors who took the time to listen. With medication, early retirement, his religious convictions, and the gradual resolution of life stressors, his depression lifted.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 40-54 >> Interview 19 >> Explains how even though she did not know why she suffered at the time, she now feels God wanted her to experience depression so she could empathise

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 30-39 >> Interview 37 >> As when an over-loaded fuse blows, she feels that depression has come for a reason, making her stop and take notice.

Is currently feeling well after a recent rough patch. Helpful approaches have included talking therapies, Prozac (20mg/day), living in a sunnier climate, and exercise.