The Improving Quality and Effectiveness of Services Therapies and Self-management of longer term depression (IQuESTS) project has helped to develop practical tools and service improvements to support people with longer-term depression to manage their own recovery. Over a 5 year period, a wide range of stakeholders have come together to research the whole pathway of care for people with longer-term depression and the experiences of people who live with the condition.

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This documentary explores people’s experiences of living with longer-term depression, and how self-management approaches can empower individuals to take control of their mental well being. The film also gives a powerful insight into how service-user involvement throughout the IQuESTS project has helped shaped a new approach that better meets the needs of this group.

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