ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This booklet was written on a voluntary basis by: Anne Marr & Margaret Thomas (MDF Scotland)

Design and Printing financed by: The Scottish Association for Mental Health

We are grateful to all those who gave their comments before going to press and for the advice and assistance received from:

• Hilary Patrick, Legal Adviser, Scottish Association for Mental Health
• Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
• Sheena Mackinnon & Time Out Depression Support groups
• Dr Chris Freeman and CRAG Working Group on Mental Illness

Copyright: Manic Depression Fellowship Scotland and Scottish Association for Mental Health 1996

This booklet was written and researched by people who have themselves had depression. It tries to set out the 'cons' as fairly as possible.

The booklet has been approved by the CRAG Working Group on Mental Illness.

For further copies, contact the Manic Depression Fellowship Scotland, 19 Elmbank Street, Glasgow, G2 4PB. (Tel: 0141 248 3234)
or the Scottish Association for Mental Health, Atlantic House, 38 Gardener's Crescent, Edinburgh, EH3 8DQ. (Tel: 0131 229 9687)