Objective To synthesise the evidence on the effects of physical activity on symptoms of
depression, anxiety and psychological distress in adult populations. Design Umbrella …

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is characterized by persistent depressed mood, loss of
interest or pleasure in previously enjoyable activities, recurrent thoughts of death, and …

Objective To estimate the efficacy of exercise on depressive symptoms compared with non-
active control groups and to determine the moderating effects of exercise on depression and …

Background Mental health conditions pose a major challenge to health care providers and
society at large. The World Health Organization predicts that by 2030, mental health …

Objective To identify the optimal dose and modality of exercise for treating major depressive
disorder, compared with psychotherapy, antidepressants, and control conditions. Design …

Background The degree of efficacy, safety, quality, and certainty of meta-analytic evidence of
biological non-pharmacological treatments in mental disorders is unclear. Methods We …

Reflecting major contemporary developments in theory and clinical practice, the second
edition of this authoritative guide has been significantly rewritten with 85% new material …

Populations with common physical diseases–such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and
neurodegenerative disorders–experience substantially higher rates of major depressive …

Objectives The primary objectives of these international guidelines were to provide a global
audience of clinicians with (a) a series of evidence-based recommendations for the …

While maintaining an active lifestyle and engaging in regular exercise are known to promote
cardiovascular (CV) health, increasing evidence has emerged to indicate that these lifestyle …