Kjell Magne Bondevik, former Prime Minister of Norway, made the brave choice on being diagnosed with depression to go public and name the illness. In doing this Bondevik made a positive contribution to the de-mystification of mental illness and joined a distinguished list of people who are renowned despite experiencing mental health problems. The list includes, to name just a few: Vincent Van Gogh (artist); Buzz Aldrin (astronaut); political leaders

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