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.

Auberon has had problems with anxiety and depression, and sometimes self-harmed. The doctor he preferred to see was very supportive, tried to go the extra mile', and booked him in for double appointments.

Nikki has had some very difficult times with mental health issues, including self-harm, and often felt that GPs didn't listen or take her concerns seriously. Things started improving when she started college, made new friends and moved house. Campaigning for better mental health services has also helped.