Kinesiology 2276F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 28: Beck Depression Inventory, Exercise Intensity, Pharmacotherapy
4 Dec 2018
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The two most common and well-validated questionnaires are: Research shows a connection between prevalence of decreased physical activity and increased mental health problems. Least active individuals have the greatest incidence of mental health problems, including symptoms of depression. Regular physical activity can help mental health disorders or reduce their risk of recurrence. Some factors moderated exercise treatments effects while others did not. Exercise was as effective as, and sometimes more effective than, traditional therapies. Length of exercise program is not as important as "just do it" Both single bouts and long-term exercise reduced depression. Regardless of initial depression level, all participants showed decreases in depression. Exercise is also increases physical health, as an added benefit. Hospitalized psychiatric patients rated exercise as the most important part of comprehensive treatment plan. Both aerobic and nonaerobic exercise result in significant psychological improvements. For patients engaging in aerobic exercise, exercise intensity should be 50 to 85% of maximal heart rate.
