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• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 09 >> Although intelligent and hoping to enjoy University, he couldn't organise himself there or develop a good social life.

Since 1995 has undergone a recovery which has involved therapy (systemic consultation) as well as learning social skills, engaging in enjoyable activities, and involvement in self-help groups.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 40-54 >> Interview 19 >> She was very bright, but her anxiety about her exams was so extreme that she quit University.

Has managed to find joy in life through approaches including medication (currently venlafaxine 150mg & chlorpromazine 25mg), counselling, partner support, Christianity and voluntary work (which led to rewarding employment).

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 40-54 >> Interview 20 >> Says that being intelligent can be unhelpful when depressed if it means you look for explanations, rather than deal with your emotions.

Her recovery initially came about after hospitalisation including Electroconvulsive Therapy. With supportive long-term therapy and medication (Prozac and lithium) she has been in recovery ever since 1989.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 09 >> Describes how his thinking was negative early on in life, but he only became aware of it when someone pointed it out. (Played by an actor)

Since 1995 has undergone a recovery which has involved therapy (systemic consultation) as well as learning social skills, engaging in enjoyable activities, and involvement in self-help groups.