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Whitney, 29, was diagnosed at age 9, and later with bi-polar disorder. Family and school issues, suicide attempts, and drug use led to prison, where she got treatment. She lost custody of her daughter and has no job. Despite treatments, she is depressed.
Whitney is unemployed and is staying with her father who has custody of her 9-year old daughter. She is White.
Violet, age 23, experienced depression beginning in childhood. She received a diagnosis for it at age 22. Since having a daughter at age 21, she has become increasingly proactive at addressing her depression with a combination of medication, working out, eating healthy food, and counseling. She is a part-time student who stays engaged but not overwhelmed by scheduling no more than three things each day.
Violet is the mother of a young child and a part-time student. She has worked as a nanny. She lives with her father and daughter. She is Caucasian.
Tia, 28, was shy and embarrassed about having no father. She masks her depression and refused a formal diagnosis. She stopped self-medicating, and does art to heal her depression. Work and relationships remain challenging.
Tia works as a patient advocate. She is single and lives alone in an apartment. She is African American.
Teri, age 24, first had depression symptoms in high school. She was never diagnosed. Coming out, finding love, and counseling have rid her depression. She lives happily with her wife and a dog, and is working on a master's degree in counseling.
Teri is a master’s student in family counseling who lives with her wife and a dog. She has had counseling, but not medication. She is Caucasian.
Teddy, age 18, began experiencing depression in middle school. He was diagnosed by a psychiatrist. He tried medication but did not continue with it. His central sources of support include friends, his siblings, and a loving dog who makes him happy and who he takes care of every day. He plans to work with animals or making music.
Teddy is a high school graduate who lives at home with his parents, siblings, and dog. His goal is either to focus on music or to become a vet technician...
Sophie (age 22) was a shy child who received therapy within and outside school. At 14, she was diagnosed with depression and social anxiety. Cognitive behavioral therapy and being mentored to become a fashion designer cured her depression.
Sophie is a practicing fashion designer and a college senior studying fashion design. She lives with her parents and brother. She is Caucasian and of Mexican descent.
Sierra Rose's depression began in early adolescence, when she lived in a chaotic environment, moved frequently, and had some difficult family relationships. She also struggles with self-harming, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Her boyfriend is a huge source of support, and her cats bring her joy and keep her going in hard times.
Sierra Rose lives in an apartment with her boyfriend, another roommate, and three beloved cats. She spent a week in the hospital shortly before her interview, and was continuing with...
Shayne, age 27, began to experience depression in high school. Other mental health issues have also played a role in her life, and she has an additional diagnosis of PTSD. Things got more difficult for her when she left a supportive home for college, but in recent years she has developed many effective ways of addressing depression including medication, therapy, exercise, and art. Friends, family and roommates are strong sources of support; cats are sources of humor and joy.
Shayne lives in a house with two roommates and three cats. She works in research, exercises regularly, and does art. She is White.
Sara, age 26, experienced depression beginning in middle school and was diagnosed with depression and anxiety in her late teens. She still struggles with both issues. Her daughter makes her feel important and happy, and her fiancé and other family members are good sources of support. Once her baby is born, she hopes to finish her veterinarian training.
Sara is the mother of a young daughter and was pregnant at the time of her interview. She has been living with her daughter and fiancé in various places, none...
Sam (age 23) was raised in a religious family. His symptoms started with his loss of faith at age 14. After inpatient treatment, he dropped out of college and therapy to pay the debt, but still uses what he has learned to control his symptoms.
Sam works as a young professional to earn money to resume his university studies. He lives in an apartment with a roommate. He is White.
