Features

• Chronic unexplained physical symptoms
• Memory loss
• Behavioural changes

 

Causes

• Physical ill health
• Social isolation and loneliness
• Loss in old age

 

Treatments

Physical treatments

• Medications
• Electro convulsive therapy (ECT)

 

Psychological treatments

• Cognitive behavior therapy
• Mindfulness meditation
• Interpersonal therapy
• Counseling

 

Self-help alternative therapies

• Relaxation therapy
• Exercise
• Yoga

 

Regular exercise

• Increase serotonin and endorphin
• Increase energy levels
• Improve sleep
• Distraction
• Provide social support
• Increase self-esteem