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With the help of a caring GP, her counsellor, private hospital treatment, Efexor (150mg/day) and self-help books, she was feeling better and is keen to continue her healing and help others. She has written a book: Saving Samantha: A Young Woman's Escape from Childhood Hell (isbn 1401910300) about her experiences.

Mental health >> Depression >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 04 >> Describes a GP who demonstrated caring and confidentiality, as well as acknowledging what it might be like to be a depressed teenager. (Played by an a

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

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