Physical activity is a modifiable risk factor for several physical and mental health conditions.
It is well established that people with severe mental illness have increased risk of physical …

This chapter highlights the accumulating evidence regarding the high level of physical
inactivity and sedentary behaviour among people living with mental illness. Particular …

Introduction Physical activity, conceptualized as any bodily movement that results in energy
expenditure, and its structured form, exercise, play an important role in public health …

Low rates of physical activity, in addition to other poor physical health behaviors, contribute
to lower quality of life and increased rates of premature mortality for people living with …

The quantity and quality of evidence regarding the efficacy of physical activity for mental
illnesses is increasing. Given the established and further potential benefits and low adverse …

Increasing physical activity should be a cornerstone in the prevention and management of
many of the mental and physical health problems prevalent in individuals with serious …

Objective: To determine effects of physical activity on depressive symptoms (primary
objective), symptoms of schizophrenia, anthropometric measures, aerobic capacity, and …

Objectives: Physical activity (PA) and exercise is increasingly being recognised as an
efficacious component of treatment for various mental disorders. The association between …

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

Severe mental illness refers to a group of disorders that significantly impair a person's
psychosocial functioning. Psychosocial functioning is a person's ability to engage in …