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• 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 29 and under >> Interview 02 >> Was surprised by the way a hypnotherapist helped her to think more positively.

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 40-54 >> Interview 23 >> Doing multiple rebirths has gradually helped him to relax and become less anxious.

While avoiding medication, helpful approaches have included counselling, self-help books and alternative therapies (e.g. re-birthing). These approaches have helped reduce negative thinking and anxiety.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 35 >> She feels Cranio-sacral therapy helped her to relax and get over a cold, as well as reduced the effects of stopping medication.

Multiple severe bouts requiring hospitalisation at times. Most helpful approaches include medication (currently depacote 1000mg/day, Efexor 75mg/day), fish oils, talking therapies, social support and cranio-sacral massage.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 40-54 >> Interview 06 >> Is much more confident to organise her family life so she can have time for herself to walk in the hills, socialise or take a weekend off from motherl

Has responded very well to Prozac (currently 20 mg) and cognitive behavioural therapy, and feels she should be on an antidepressant permanently to correct a chemical imbalance.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 40-54 >> Interview 27 >> Says depression helps you to put your life in perspective. She still finds it hard to relax, but has started to enjoy observing nature.

Her main helpful approaches include hospitalisation, various therapies (including art therapy), Citalopram (40mg/day), reduction in work hours, Christian prayer and diary writing.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 65+ >> Interview 14 >> Explains that it is very difficult to do relaxation classes when you are depressed.

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.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 40-54 >> Interview 19 >> When she could not relax during relaxation classes she felt a failure.

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).