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Depression
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Age 30-39
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Interview 08
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Describes how she became institutionalised in an NHS hospital by the routines and safety, making it hard to readjust to the real world. (Played by an
With the ongoing care of her GP and ongoing counselling with a skilled practitioner, she has been in recovery since early 2003. Not currently on medication.
Mental health
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Depression
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Age 40-54
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Interview 22
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Describes her illogical yet powerful thoughts that she was responsible for an office argument. (Played by an actor)
Is now managed by a skilled team in the NHS, which includes long-term therapy. Therapy is addressing her distorted thinking patterns and difficult past. She now understands she can move beyond depression.
Mental health
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Depression
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Age 55-64
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Interview 24
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Argues that those with depression ultimately need to take responsibility for recovery, although there are many who can help.
Helpful approaches have included medication, self-help books and tapes, and personal development courses. Received long term therapy on the NHS. Recently discovered she had dyslexia, explaining many of her difficulties.
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