Physical activity and depression: Towards understanding the antidepressant mechanisms of physical activity
Physical activity can treat and prevent depressive symptoms, but its antidepressant
mechanisms are yet to be established. In this review, we comprehensively assess key …
mechanisms are yet to be established. In this review, we comprehensively assess key …
The role of exercise in the treatment of depression: biological underpinnings and clinical outcomes
RE Ross, CJ VanDerwerker, ME Saladin… - Molecular …, 2023 - nature.com
Globally, depression is a leading cause of disability and has remained so for decades.
Antidepressant medications have suboptimal outcomes and are too frequently associated …
Antidepressant medications have suboptimal outcomes and are too frequently associated …
Exercise, physical activity, and sedentary behavior in the treatment of depression: broadening the scientific perspectives and clinical opportunities
Research exploring links between exercise and depression now span several decades, yet
several clinically relevant research questions remain unanswered. This opinion article …
several clinically relevant research questions remain unanswered. This opinion article …
Exercise and depression: Considering variability and contextuality
G Faulkner, SJH Biddle - Journal of Sport and Exercise …, 2004 - journals.humankinetics.com
Research continues to support the consideration of exercise as an adjunctive treatment for
depression. Adopting a qualitative approach, the aim of this study was to extend our …
depression. Adopting a qualitative approach, the aim of this study was to extend our …
Physical activity, stress reduction, and mood: insight into immunological mechanisms
Psychosocial factors, such as chronic mental stress and mood, are recognized as an
important predictor of longevity and wellbeing. In particular, depression is independently …
important predictor of longevity and wellbeing. In particular, depression is independently …
Physical activity and depression: A multiple mediation analysis
K Pickett, L Yardley, T Kendrick - Mental Health and Physical Activity, 2012 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: Physical activity is associated with reduced symptoms among people with
depression, but the factors that may mediate this relationship are poorly understood. We …
depression, but the factors that may mediate this relationship are poorly understood. We …
Exercise and depressive disorder
J Bueno-Antequera, D Munguia-Izquierdo - Physical exercise for human …, 2020 - Springer
Depression is a psychiatric disorder characterized by low mood, loss of interest/enjoyment,
and reduced energy and one of the five leading causes of disability and a major contributor …
and reduced energy and one of the five leading causes of disability and a major contributor …
Effects of physical exercise on depressive symptoms and biomarkers in depression
T Archer, T Josefsson, M Lindwall - CNS & Neurological …, 2014 - ingentaconnect.com
Regular physical exercise/activity has been shown repeatedly to promote positive benefits in
cognitive, emotional and motor domains concomitant with reductions in distress and …
cognitive, emotional and motor domains concomitant with reductions in distress and …
Neurobiological effects of exercise on major depressive disorder: a systematic review
Exercise displays promise as an efficacious treatment for people with depression. However,
no systematic review has evaluated the neurobiological effects of exercise among people …
no systematic review has evaluated the neurobiological effects of exercise among people …
Change in self-esteem, self-efficacy and the mood dimensions of depression as potential mediators of the physical activity and depression relationship: Exploring the …
K White, T Kendrick, L Yardley - Mental Health and Physical Activity, 2009 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: Physical activity has been found to alleviate depression, but little is known
about the mechanisms of change. This study assessed whether depression and …
about the mechanisms of change. This study assessed whether depression and …