Exercise, Depression and Anxiety Flashcards

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How many people worldwide are reportedly suffering from depression

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Recent estimates report that 350 millions of people in the world suffer from depression

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What do mood disorders affect and how

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The presence of mood disorders determines a significant impairment in everyday living, particularly in social functioning, work productivity, and rate of unemployment and absenteeism

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What is MDD

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Major depressive disorder (MDD) is frequently associated with cognitive deficits.

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How may cognitive dysfunction in MDD affect

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Cognitive dysfunction in MDD may affect several domains, ranging from memory to executive functions, from vigilance to verbal abilities.

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What no drug-related treatment are there and the issue behind them

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Non-pharmacological interventions, such aspsychotherapy or cognitive remediation therapy,have not been extensively studied as potentialtreatment for cognitive symptoms of MDD (Lam et al., 2014).

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How does exercise effect depression according to some research

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Modestly lower symptoms of depression, linked to bio-logical changes within the body than may enhance mood

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According to some research who specifically benefits from exercise for depression

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Mild to moderate depression
Higher physical and education status
Females rather than males
Untrained

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Name 6 other types of depression other than MDD than may benefit from Exercise

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Bipolar, Dysthymia, Atypical, Seasonal depressive and Post natal depression, Pre menstrual.

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What is the characteristics of a recommended depression lower exercise regime

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Structured (NICE) guidelines, aerobic or strength or mixed, low to moderate intensity, at least 3/4 weekly sessions, 10 weeks duration, individually tailored, adjunct to medication

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How have studies investigated the link between anxiety and exercise

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  1. Exercise versus no intervention.
  2. Exercise versus other Interventions
    Exercise versus placebo pills
    Exercise versus medication
    Exercise versus cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
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What have been some of the outcomes from research regarding anxiety and exercise

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Clinically significant changes in anxiety symptoms—as defined by each of the studies
▸ Clinically relevant outcome/s such as ‘important improvement’ in general mental state
▸ Clinically important improvement in quality of life
▸ Relapse
▸ Compliance with exercise treatment

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Name some measurements for Anxiety

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Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale DASS 21
Hamilton Anxiety Scale HAM-A

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