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• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 05 >> Says he did not like taking lithium because it stopped him doing things he enjoyed, and so he decided to slowly come off lithium with his doctors know

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 >> He tends to become depressed when he tries to come off lithium, although his last depression wasn't so bad, so he feels more in control of his depress

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).

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 40-54 >> Interview 06 >> When her GP suggested she come off Prozac (fluoxetine) after 2 years, she became depressed again. She worries that she might have to argue her case ag

Has responded very well to Prozac (currently 20 mg) and cognitive behavioural therapy, and feels she should be on an antidepressant permanently to correct a chemical imbalance.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 04 >> Believes he has a chemical imbalance and that the benefits of antidepressants outweigh potential long terms problems. (Played by an actor)

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