Aerobic exercise (AE) has been widely praised for its potential benefits to cognition and
overall brain and mental health. In particular, AE has a potent impact on promoting the …

There has been increasing interest for research on motivation for physical activity (PA) and
exercise among individuals with severe mental illness (SMI). The aim of this systematic …

Opinion statement Schizophrenia is a devastating mental illness that has profound effects on
a person's health and quality of life. Exercise represents a promising new treatment option …

Objective: The aim of this study was to understand the knowledge, beliefs, barriers, and
behaviors of mental health professionals about physical activity and exercise for people with …

Nurses working in mental health are well positioned to prescribe exercise to people with
mental illness. However, little is known regarding their exercise‐prescription practices. We …

Individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) are less physically active than the general
population. One important barrier contributing to this inactivity is lack of motivation. The aim …

Background There has been increasing interest for investigating the role of motivation in
physical activity among people with severe mental illness (SMI). Autonomous motivation has …

Accessible summary Exercise is valuable in the treatment of mental illness, yet personal and
organizational barriers limit widespread implementation by nurses in mental health settings …

People with mental health problems are at higher risk of physical health comorbidities and
early mortality. A key risk factor for poor health outcomes is a lack of regular physical activity …

Consumers of mental health services experience poor physical health compared to the
general population, leading to long‐term physical illness and premature death. Current …