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Effective treatments include lithium (400mg/day), day care centre activities (e.g. creative activities), distracting herself from depression, counselling, diet changes and Internet research.

Mental health >> Depression >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 10 >> Says that swimming, with its repetitive movement and breathing, is his main form of stress relief, helping him to feel light and happy.

Helpful approaches include counselling (which has helped him to address past abuse as well as being gay) removed himself from a bullying workplace; settling debts, swimming and moving away from London.

Mental health >> Depression >> Age 65+ >> Interview 14 >> Says that having a hobby can distract from negative thoughts as well as provide meaningful rewards, friendships and male bonding.

Has responded well to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. He has the support of his wife and has built his confidence in a local sporting club. He recognises depression as a phase that passes.

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