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In recent times, has fared better with a new supportive husband, a caring GP and Prozac (20mg/day). She continues to struggle against feeling to blame for things outside of her control.

Mental health >> Depression >> Age 65+ >> Interview 01 >> Compares cancer with depression and says there is more professional support for cancer, and because depression affects the mind, it is difficult to fi

Treatments have included ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy), hospitalisation, talking therapies, lithium and medication. He was on a preventative, low dose of Zoloft (sertraline 100mg/day) due to his wife's death.

Mental health >> Depression >> Age 40-54 >> Interview 07 >> Fears further depression, and compares depression recovery with being in remission from cancer. Worries that he may be getting depressed again when he

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.

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