Background Urban development projects can be costly and have health impacts. An
evidence-based approach to urban planning is therefore essential. However, the evidence …

Mental health professionals have significantly underestimated the importance of lifestyle
factors (a) as contributors to and treatments for multiple psychopathologies,(b) for fostering …

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is associated with synaptic plasticity, which is
crucial for long-term learning and memory. Some studies suggest that people suffering from …

Background: The benefits of physical exercise in reducing clinically defined depression in
the general population have been established, although a review of the evidence for older …

There has been considerable research interest in the effects of exercise upon depression
outcomes. Recently, health agencies in the United Kingdom (UK) and beyond have made …

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of 10 weeks of physical exercises
programme on mental states and quality of life (QOL) of individuals with schizophrenia. The …

The therapeutic impact of exercise interventions in psychiatric diseases such as depression,
anxiety and schizophrenia has already been proven through several reviews whereas …

In Belgium and the Netherlands, psychomotor therapy as a kind of physical activity and body-
oriented therapy has been well integrated into mental health care since 1965. In contrast to …

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of physical health problems in patients with
schizophrenia, and to appraise the impact on mortality rates and quality of life (QoL) in such …

This paper systematically reviews the existing evidence of the effects of physical activity on
psychological well‐being for those with schizophrenia. A search of 15 databases including …