Exercise as a treatment for depression and other psychiatric disorders: a review.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
This article reviews evidence supporting exercise as a treatment for psychiatric disorders. Although data from randomized trials are limited, results of studies included in this review generally support use of exercise as an alternative or adjunctive treatment. Discussion of practical issues regarding exercise, potential mechanisms for the beneficial effects of exercise, and recommendations for future research are provided.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Barbour, KA; Edenfield, TM; Blumenthal, JA
Published Date
- November 2007
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 27 / 6
Start / End Page
- 359 - 367
PubMed ID
- 18197069
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1932-7501
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1097/01.HCR.0000300262.69645.95
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States