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Experiences of depression and recovery in Australia
People's stories
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Millaa - Interview 14
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Millaa first experienced depression and anxiety at age 10. He was bullied during high school, and at 15 was diagnosed with depression and Asperger’s ...
Chloe - Interview 15
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Anxiety and depression have been closely intertwined for Chloe, beginning in her early teens. By the age of 15 she was self-harming and had ...
Troy - Interview 43
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Troy first experienced anxiety and depression when he was 21. At his mother’s encouragement, he saw a GP, who referred him to a psychotherapist ...
Dani - Interview 16
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Dani has experienced three main episodes of depression – at 14 when she was first diagnosed, again during Year 12, and her most recent period began ...
Linda - Interview 32
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Linda was diagnosed when she was 19. She is currently taking medication, and has benefited from counseling She had a happy childhood and supportive family. ...
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