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Elizabeth was a sensitive child. She was diagnosed with depression and an eating disorder when she was in high school. The worst period for her was as a teenager, but transitions into and out of schools or jobs were also hard. Her husband is tremendously supportive, and her career as a parent educator is a source of satisfaction. Depression now has a minimal impact on her life.
Elizabeth lives in a house with her husband. She works as a parent educator. She is White/Italian..
Devin's depression began in childhood. He connects it, along with his diagnosis of anorexia and his self-harming, with a history of neglect. He was hospitalized in his teens. Therapy, meditation and other holistic approaches have been helpful. He does not take medication.
Devin lives with his girlfriend and other roommates in a city he recently moved to from another part of the country. He has a part-time job in a store. He...
Crystal's depression began in childhood. Her parents were reluctant to seek services, but she eventually got professional help through the school system. She has found therapy and the support of good friends helpful, though still struggles with depression. She does not take medication.
Crystal is an African American college student. She works campus jobs during the year and internships in the summers.
Colin, age 20, had depression in middle school. He has attempted suicide and has OCD. Non-residential day therapy, medications, and practicing gratitude have helped put Colin on the healing path. He works and attends college.
Colin works at the college he attends and lives with a roommate. He takes medications and sees a therapist. He is White.
Casey's depression began in high school. It continues to be an issue in a cyclical way. College was a supportive environment where he began coming out as transgender. Therapy, friends and a supportive family have been helpful. He tried but discontinued medication.
Casey grew up in a rural place but now lives in a city with a roommate. He recently graduated from college and is considering graduate school while also looking for...
Brendan, age 21, has abusive alcoholic parents. He was diagnosed at age 15 and has had suicidal thoughts. Therapy helps; medication led to a major depressive episode. His high IQ landed him in a good college to study music and focus on social justice.
Brendan has three jobs and is a fulltime college student and musician. He lives in an apartment with a roommate. Ethnic background is White.
Ben's depression began when he was 13. He was diagnosed with depression and schizophrenia when he was 19; substance abuse has also been an issue. Unemployment has made things harder. Medication and therapy have been helpful, as has his work as a comedian.
Ben lives in transitional housing for formerly homeless people and is looking for work. He has one son. He is Puerto Rican/Hispanic.
Professor Celia Moss is a Consultant Dermatologist (Birmingham Children's Hospital). Her particular areas of clinical and research interests include paediatric dermatology and genetic skin disorders.
Professor Celia Moss is a Consultant Dermatologist, Honorary Professor of Paediatric Dermatology and member of the British Society of Paediatric Dermatology. She was awarded an OBE in 2016 for her...
Emma had a small bald patch at age 14 which regrew with steroid ointment. However, more of her hair fell out whilst at university. She has tried various treatments but Emma says she feels quite comfortable and has accepted that her hair might not grow back.
Emma is 23 years old and a physiotherapist. She is engaged to her partner who she lives with. Her ethnicity is White British.
Elizabeth first had a bald patch at age 2. She has had some hair loss constantly since she was 10. She has tried many steroid creams but hasn't found these helpful. Elizabeth says she continues to struggle with the impact of alopecia on her appearance.
Elizabeth is 20 years old and an intern in youth work. Her ethnicity is White English.
