Phil's wife suffered from bipolar disorder during their marriage. He thinks that the difficulties of supporting his wife and her illness contributed to his depression. Phil worked with a support group and received counselling during his divorce. He took antidepressant medication during the divorce but since he got better he has used exercise and the support group to maintain his well-being.

Louise was diagnosed with depression when she was hospitalised after an injury. She has benefited from yoga, professional help and involvement with a peer support group and antidepressant medication. She now manages a community mental health organisation.

Clinton was diagnosed with depression when he was 19, which he thinks was related to childhood sexual abuse and some family history of mental health problems. Since his diagnosis he has been proactive in investigating and trying different medications and therapies. Today a 'mental toolkit of techniques to deal with depression in conjunction with antidepressants enable him to enjoy a more positive and calm life.

John was diagnosed with depression 2008 when he was under immense work stress. He is taking antidepressant medication and undergoing counseling. Since his experience with depression he has changed careers and changed his perspective on life.

Gabrielle has experienced depression and anxiety for twenty years after experiencing postnatal depression. She has been hospitalised a number of times. She is currently taking antidepressant medication and seeing a psychologist and a psychiatrist. Gabrielle has used her own experience to help a local post-natal support group for new mothers and to help her interact with her patients in her nursing work.

Linda was diagnosed when she was 19. She is currently taking medication, and has benefited from counseling She had a happy childhood and supportive family. She has found exercise, walks on the beach near her house, surrounding herself with friends and family, and returning to her home city very helpful.

Artaud has been diagnosed with a few different mental health conditions, including depression. When he was younger he was hospitalised. He attributes the impact of correct treatment and support he has from work and his partner to his ability to maintain his career as a social worker.

Comodor was diagnosed with depression in hospital after treatment for cancer. This came as a surprise to him. He is not currently taking antidepressant medication or undergoing counselling.

Sara has experienced episodes of depression from adolescence. The death of her father and sister from a degenerative disease has profoundly impacted her life, and she currently takes antidepressant medication and sees a psychiatrist.

Amelia is married with two sons. She was diagnosed with depression in 1998, although she had experienced it at various times throughout her life. She believes her depression is linked to her hormones. She currently takes antidepressants and uses work, cooking and gardening to distract her, and lives with her husband and one of her children.