May 13

Exercise And Depression

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Exercise and depression
 The Mental Health Foundation’s 'Up and running' campaign aims to support the therapeutic use of exercise in mild to moderate depression. The number of prescriptions written for antidepressants in England has risen substantially in recent years and the cost of these prescriptions has increased by an even greater degree. There is also growing acknowledgement and concern about the adverse effects experienced by some people taking antidepressants. A substantial body of evidence now exists to show physical exercise is an effective treatment for mild or moderate depression and there are strong reasons for promoting exercise therapy as a first-line treatment. Exercise referral is also inexpensive and has coincidental benefits. This web page includes links to materials supporting the ‘Up and running’ campaign, and links to the ‘Up and running’ report and executive summary. From Intute.ac.uk
http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/exercise-and-depression/
February 10

Physical Activity And Mental Health

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Physical activity and mental health
An online leaflet from The Royal College of Psychiatrists, published in January 2009, aimed at anyone wanting to know how exercise and being active can help depression. The effects of exercise - and lack of it - on mood and wellbeing are considered, theories of why exercise is beneficial are discussed, and advice is given about amount and timing of exercise, the role of physical activity in managing mild depression, and practicalities, plus references and sources of further information. From Intute.ac.uk
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinfo/treatments/physicalactivity.aspx
October 04

Physical Activity And Mental Health, A Review. NHS,Scotland

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Physical activity and mental health : the role of physical activity in promoting mental wellbeing and preventing mental health problems - an evidence briefing, May 2008
The aims of this review were to collate and review the evidence on the efficacy of physical activity in improving mental wellbeing and preventing mental health problems. The contents include a summary, an introduction and background to the evidence briefing, the scoping exercise, managing the findings, a review of evidence around young people, discussion, conclusion, and references. The 93-page report was published by NHS Health Scotland in 2008. Intute.ac.uk
http://www.healthscotland.com/uploads/documents/7901-RE025Final%20Report0708.pdf