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[Physical activity for mental health].

E W Martinsen1

  • 1Psykiatrisk klinikk, Sentralsjukehuset i Sogn og Fjordane, Førde. egilwm@online.no

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|December 8, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Regular exercise offers significant mental health benefits and is a cost-effective self-help strategy for various conditions, including depression and anxiety disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Exercise Science
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Mental disorders affect approximately 50% of the population, with mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders being most common.
  • Traditional treatments like medication and psychotherapy face escalating costs and limited accessibility.
  • There is a growing need for accessible and effective self-help strategies for mental health conditions.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the scientific evidence supporting exercise as a treatment modality for mental disorders.
  • To review the literature on the psychological benefits of physical activity in psychiatric populations.

Summary:

  • Exercise demonstrates well-documented beneficial psychological effects, particularly for mild to moderate unipolar depression and chronic fatigue syndrome.
  • It serves as a viable alternative treatment for these conditions.
  • Therapeutic effects are also suggested for generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, schizophrenia, somatoform disorders, and alcohol dependence.

Impact:

  • Exercise is a simple, inexpensive, and effective intervention for improving mental health.
  • Its widespread adoption could significantly benefit public health by providing an accessible self-help option.
  • This approach complements traditional therapies and addresses the healthcare system's limitations in meeting treatment demands.

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