With the development of society, more and more people retire, and the proportion of elderly people in society is gradually increasing. Here are some mental health knowledge of the elderly, welcome to read!
Importance of mental health of the elderly
The United Nations Health Organization once put forward a resounding slogan:? Half of health is mental health. ?
Only when the elderly are physically healthy and psychologically healthy can they live a long and healthy life.
The physiological characteristics of middle-aged and elderly people are the basis of psychological changes.
Changes in metabolism and energy consumption: Compared with middle-aged people, the elderly are about 10-20% lower.
Decline of cell function: imbalance of synthesis and catabolism, resulting in decline of cell function.
Changes in organ function: the function of internal organs decreases with age.
Changes of endocrine function: the pituitary function is weakened, which affects the whole metabolism.
Decreased immunity: susceptible to infectious diseases.
Emotional instability: either irritable or withdrawn.
Psychological problems in old age formed the foundation. Multidimensional.
(a) Retirement and changes in social functions
(2) Family and family relations
(c) Aging, diseases and their psychological reactions
(d) Economic issues
(E) the impact of life events
Psychological problems of the elderly
The psychological problems of the elderly are varied, and there are seven main categories:
① Cognitive problems;
② Negative emotions;
3 self-concept;
④ Personality (personality) problem;
(5) interpersonal problems;
⑥ Social adaptation;
⑦ Life development.
Among them, pessimism, personality problems, passive coping and passive defense are more obvious. At present, a few elderly people have serious psychological and behavioral problems, including: serious anxiety, depression and fear; Retreat or force; Dependence on psychology and behavior; Insomnia; Suicide thoughts, etc. Very few elderly people suffer from neurosis, senile personality disorder, senile psychological disorder and other psychological diseases. Even serious diseases such as schizophrenia and mood disorders.
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