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Approximately one in three of us will be affected by mental health problems during our lifetime. In an edition of the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service series The Forum, three guests each tackle a different question surrounding the subject.

What's it like to experience the most common mental illness, depression? Antipodean artist and writer Matthew Johnstone characterised it as a black dog in a bestselling picture book he wrote about his experiences.

What can be done to help the millions of people worldwide who face mental health difficulties, but who never see a trained professional and often encounter discrimination and abuse? Indian psychiatrist Vikram Patel discusses meeting this global challenge.

Finally, can we learn anything from the methods used to help people with mental illness who have committed violent crimes? Broadmoor psychotherapist Gwen Adshead explains how she helps her patients begin to heal.

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China Close Up (´óÏó´«Ã½ Two)
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Woman's Hour (´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4)
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You and Yours (´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4)
Including a report on whether dads of disabled children need special help over and above mothers.

In Touch (´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4)
The closure of Dorton School in Sevenoaks in Kent, and why guide dogs are increasingly being attacked by other dogs.

The Forum: Mental Health (´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service)
One in three of us will be affected by mental illness during our lifetime. What is it like to experience that most common mental illness, depression? Guests include Antipodean artist and writer Matthew Johnstone, Indian psychiatrist Vikram Patel, and Broadmoor psychotherapist Gwen Adshead.

Money Box (´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4)
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Something Special (CBeebies)
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Coming up

Afternoon Drama: Bell in the Ball (´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4)
Danny, a sports journalist, was blinded in a fight on New Year's Eve 2008. He's angry about it - in fact he's angry about everything. So his long suffering girlfriend suggests he joins a blind cricket team. It's surprisingly competitive and skilful. There's only one problem - Danny hates cricket. This comedy drama by 'Doctors' writer Lloyd Peters, starring Jason Done from 'Waterloo Road' as Danny, features some exterior scenes recorded at Old Sharlston Cricket Club in West Yorkshire and with the enthusiastic participation of their visually impaired cricket team. (Repeat)