Melancholia Presenile

Presenile melanchology is a type of depression that occurs in people over 65 years of age and is associated with physical weakness and deterioration of mental abilities. Symptoms of this disease may include decreased mood, loss of interest in life, sleep disturbances, forgetfulness, stomach upset, muscle pain, etc. As a rule, treatment of presenile melancholia is carried out by a psychotherapist, using medications to improve mood, physical activity and cognitive abilities. This article reviews the history, symptoms, and treatments of melancholy in older adults.

Melancholic deficiency is also called the “slow disease” due to its slow development and gradual progression of symptoms, including memory impairment, depression, and problems concentrating and thinking. The disease occurs mainly in people over 70 years of age.