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Simon Rosenbaum1, Anne Tiedemann2, Robert Stanton3
1School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, and; Early Psychosis Programme, The Bondi Centre, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, and; Musculoskeletal Division, George Institute for Global Health and Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia s.rosenbaum@unsw.edu.au.
Physical activity (PA) is an effective treatment for mental disorders like depression and anxiety. Integrating clinical exercise programs into mental health care improves both mental and physical health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Integrative medicine
- Clinical psychology
- Public health
Background:
- Physical activity (PA) and exercise are recognized as effective treatments for various mental disorders.
- A strong link exists between mental illness, sedentary behavior, and poor cardiometabolic health.
- Clinical PA programs are increasingly integrated into mental health treatment facilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review evidence on the relationship between PA and mental illness.
- To showcase clinical exercise programs implemented in Australian mental health facilities.
Main Methods:
- A narrative synthesis approach was employed.
- Systematic reviews and clinical trials were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Evidence supports PA programs as adjunct therapy for depression, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and substance abuse.
- The inclusion of PA programs facilitated by exercise physiologists or physiotherapists is justified.
- PA is feasible, effective, and acceptable as an adjunct to usual mental health care.
Conclusions:
- PA offers significant benefits for both mental and physical health in individuals with mental illness.
- Increased investment in initiatives promoting PA for people with mental illness is crucial.
- PA is a viable and beneficial addition to standard mental health treatment.
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