Exercise, Depression and Anxiety Flashcards
How many people worldwide are reportedly suffering from depression
Recent estimates report that 350 millions of people in the world suffer from depression
What do mood disorders affect and how
The presence of mood disorders determines a significant impairment in everyday living, particularly in social functioning, work productivity, and rate of unemployment and absenteeism
What is MDD
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is frequently associated with cognitive deficits.
How may cognitive dysfunction in MDD affect
Cognitive dysfunction in MDD may affect several domains, ranging from memory to executive functions, from vigilance to verbal abilities.
What no drug-related treatment are there and the issue behind them
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).
How does exercise effect depression according to some research
Modestly lower symptoms of depression, linked to bio-logical changes within the body than may enhance mood
According to some research who specifically benefits from exercise for depression
Mild to moderate depression
Higher physical and education status
Females rather than males
Untrained
Name 6 other types of depression other than MDD than may benefit from Exercise
Bipolar, Dysthymia, Atypical, Seasonal depressive and Post natal depression, Pre menstrual.
What is the characteristics of a recommended depression lower exercise regime
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
How have studies investigated the link between anxiety and exercise
- Exercise versus no intervention.
- Exercise versus other Interventions
Exercise versus placebo pills
Exercise versus medication
Exercise versus cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
What have been some of the outcomes from research regarding anxiety and exercise
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
Name some measurements for Anxiety
Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale DASS 21
Hamilton Anxiety Scale HAM-A