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

Mental health >> Depression >> Age 29 and under >> Interview 02 >> 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.

Mental health >> Depression >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 26 >> Argues that although talking therapies are costly if you go private, talking therapies are valuable and well worth the cost in terms of getting more o

Not currently on medication, has found the best approaches to include counselling, self-help books, alternative therapies, and adopting a more authentic lifestyle (including enjoyable voluntary jobs).

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