On Friday, a majority of experts on the panel expressed support for classifying ECT devices as high risk for the treatment of depression and several other conditions.

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According to the NAS, lack of support for autistic adults can lead to serious depression and even suicidal feelings.

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Therapy and the support of friends and family helped Loo get through her depression.

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Verity Reed Hall, who runs a postnatal depression support website from her home in west Cornwall, wants a dedicated centre for women with severe cases of the illness, so they can recover and care for their baby at the same time.

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