Becky experienced depression while at university, which got slowly worse. A difficult relationship break up in her final year sparked violent and aggressive behavior that was unlike her usual self. Mindfulness and CBT help her manage the ups and downs.

Luke experienced depression in his mid-teens and later had strong delusions. He was given a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. He has been sectioned twice and now manages his psychosis with self-help and medication.

Joseph experienced a brief period of psychosis in his early 20s when he was working as a chef. He had delusions and was not his normal self. He spent less than four weeks in hospital. He fully recovered from his psychosis and does not take any medication.