Background: Physical inactivity is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and
Type 2 diabetes, both being highly prevalent in patients with severe mental illness. Though …

Objective In the light of the high prevalence of physical comorbidities in people with
psychotic illness, there is a need to explore modifiable risk factors that may contribute to this …

Background Mentally ill people experience greater difficulty than the general population in
exercising regularly. Aims We aimed to evaluate attitudes displayed and barriers perceived …

Introduction: Interest in researching physical activity in relation to mental health is growing.
This exploratory study investigated the relationships between self-reported physical activity …

Background: Persons with common mental disorders are at risk of lowered physical activity.
Aims: To investigate if patients with depressive and/or anxiety disorders can achieve a level …

Few studies have examined physical activity in patients who are severely mentally ill. We
assessed feasibility and validity of using standardized self-report and objective measures of …

Background Increasing physical activity in patients with severe mental illness is believed to
have positive effects on physical health, psychiatric symptoms and as well quality of life. Till …

Objective The objective of the study was to evaluate whether a motivational–volitional
intervention program offered in addition to an existing sport program during stationary …

Background Physical inactivity is a key contributor to the global burden of disease and
disproportionately impacts the wellbeing of people experiencing mental illness. Increases in …

Purpose: Research has only recently started to consider the applicability of physical activity
(PA) for people with schizophrenia. Although there is increasing evidence for the benefits of …