The physical health benefits of exercise are well established but there is also growing
research evidence of links between physical activity and mental health benefits, including …

Purpose: To understand if physical therapy in addition to individualized psychiatric specialist
treatment could aid sedentary patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders or affective …

This article reviews evidence supporting the need for interventions to promote physical
activity among persons with serious mental illness. Principles of designing effective physical …

Background People with severe mental illness (SMI) often suffer from long-lasting symptoms
that negatively influence their social functioning, their ability to live a meaningful life, and …

It is recognised that physical activity has a positive impact on quality of life, social well-being
and overall health of people with severe mental illness. However, there is a lack of theory …

Awareness of the importance of maintaining physical health for patients with severe mental
illnesses has recently been on the increase. Although there are several elements …

Due to the worldwide high prevalence of psychiatric disorders and its association with
sedentary behavior and comorbid physical diseases, increasing physical activity in …

Background About 50% of the population will be affected by a mental disorder during their
lifetime; the most common forms are mood and anxiety disorders and abuse of or …

There is limited evidence and attention relating to the potential effects of physical activity on
mental health. A review of the evidence for the benefits of physical activity for people with …

Background Exercise may improve neuropsychiatric and cognitive symptoms in people with
mental disorders, but the totality of the evidence is unclear. We conducted a meta-review of …