Interventions are categorised as follows:
- Healthy behaviours practiced by the individual, such as exercise, diet and routine
- Psychological approaches, such as building skills in helpful thinking, problem solving and coping with strong emotions
- Physical treatments such as medication and, less commonly, Electroconvulsive Therapy
- Changes in personal environment
- Communication and care tips for friends, family and professional care staff
- Helping patients access services and help for unmet social needs, such as loneliness, transport and housing