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Leanna connects her depression, which began early, to a difficult childhood. She was diagnosed with depression at age 15, and also struggles with some other mental health issues. Therapy has been helpful, as has the support of her husband and the joy of living with cats, rabbits and other pets. She does not take medication.
Leanna lives with her husband and many pets in an apartment complex in a suburb outside a large town in a rural area. She is Caucasian.
Kate, age 21, grew up with a father who had untreated depression, and an unloving stepmother. When young, she realized she was gay and engaged briefly in self-harming. After some brief counseling Kate has used journaling to heal her depression.
Kate is an actress who works in an art gallery. She lives in an apartment with a roommate and a cat. She is white.
Julia, age 25, first noticed depression symptoms at age 14 and was diagnosed in college. She has experienced neglect, toxic relationships and eating disorders. Medication and therapy, pets, and the support of her boyfriend and friends are helpful.
Julia is a family therapist. She is single and lives alone in an apartment with a cat and a dog. She takes medication and sees a therapist. She is Caucasian.
Joey had some extended periods of low mood earlier in his life, but the first time he experienced serious depression was at age 25. He was stuck in patterns of socializing, drinking and minimal self-care that worked well for him while in college, but pulled him down in later years. Therapy, adopting more functional life skills, and regular contact with other people have been the biggest help.
Joey lives in an apartment in an artists building in an urban area near where he had gone to college. He works part time in retail stores and is a...
Jeremy (age 22), as a mixed race child adopted by a Black family, felt different and alone. He has had dark moods in winter and smokes pot to feel better. He has not been diagnosed nor reached out. Studying psychology, spirituality and being in nature help.
Jeremy is a psychology student and lives in an apartment with a roommate. He is mixed, Black and White.
Jason's first serious bout of depression happened once he was away at college, but looking back he realizes he likely had mild depression during childhood. School related stress, problems in relationships, and family issues can make his depression worse. Supportive friends, getting help, exercise, and a change of scene often make it better.
Jason is from a large city in Asia, but is living in the U. S. while he completes his college education. He lives in a dormitory room and plans to...
James (age 22) grew up in a tough neighborhood. He dropped out of school and was arrested for gun use. With no education and felony record he can't find a job. He self-medicates by smoking pot, was recently diagnosed and is awaiting treatment.
James is unemployed. He lives with his mother. He has a 2 year-old daughter but does not have parental rights. He is African American.
Jacob, 25, noticed symptoms in early high school and was diagnosed with depression and social anxiety in his first year of college. He takes medication and is about to resume therapy to continue improving his work and romantic relationships.
Jacob is a software engineer at a large company. He lives with his girlfriend and a cat. He is White.
Jackson, 27, experienced childhood abuse, father's suicide and mother's imprisonment. Diagnosed at 14 with depression and PTSD, he used and stopped medication. Therapy, self-care and coming out as a transgender male have healed Jackson's depression.
Jackson works in customer service and lives in a rented house with a roommate and a cat. Ethnic background is Fijian Indian.
Frankie, age 24, was diagnosed at age 13 and took medication briefly. Later on, medications (thanks to health insurance), listening to music and taking walks help her depression. She has an eating disorder and looks forward to getting professional help for it.
Frankie works fulltime in customer service and lives with her husband. She takes antidepressants is not in therapy. Ethnic background is Caucasian.
