Older Persons Mental Health

Interventions are categorised as follows:

  1. Healthy behaviours practiced by the individual, such as exercise, diet and routine
  2. Psychological approaches, such as building skills in helpful thinking, problem solving and coping with strong emotions
  3. Physical treatments such as medication and, less commonly, Electroconvulsive Therapy
  4. Changes in personal environment
  5. Communication and care tips for friends, family and professional care staff
  6. Helping patients access services and help for unmet social needs, such as loneliness, transport and housing
Causes