We asked about people whether people should take antidepressants.

Hello (N) and (M) this is Samuel, you are asking about taking antidepressants.

I often say to you that with any disease it’s good to try and use the power of the mind to alleviate the symptoms.

It is a different matter with anxiety and depression though, as it’s very hard to focus the mind to cure the mind!

Sometimes to take antidepressants over a period is the way forward, as long as the taker doesn’t become dependent on them for too long. As with everything it’s a case of balance.

Whatever the illness, it’s good to try and develop a positive mindset. If you think a situation will have a positive outcome – it usually does.