2014
DOI: 10.4081/mi.2014.5549
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Mandatory physical exercise for the prevention of mental illness in medical students

Abstract: Medical students experience higher rates of mental illness than the general population. With competition rising for success in medical school, and residency, increasing incidence of distress are leading this population to experience higher rates of thoughts of dropping out of school, and even suicide. Since many stigmas deter medical students from receiving mental health counseling, such as the perceived inability to handle the stresses of medical school, and the potential lack of competitiveness for residenci… Show more

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“…Moreover, consistent with the PRIMES, physical inactivity has been reported as a risk factor for mental issues [33]. Exercise is known to be an effective intervention for depression [34], and several projects proposed exercise-related activities in medical students' curriculum due to mental benefits [21,35]. Additionally, sports and hobbies, as extracurricular activities, can reduce stress [22].…”
Section: Plos Onementioning
confidence: 83%
“…Moreover, consistent with the PRIMES, physical inactivity has been reported as a risk factor for mental issues [33]. Exercise is known to be an effective intervention for depression [34], and several projects proposed exercise-related activities in medical students' curriculum due to mental benefits [21,35]. Additionally, sports and hobbies, as extracurricular activities, can reduce stress [22].…”
Section: Plos Onementioning
confidence: 83%
“…Primarily, the article stated that medical students had increased thoughts of suicide and dropping out when compared to the general population. 8 In our opinion, it seems that those parameters are difficult to compare between subjects. A better model-such as comparing students with diagnosed depression following initiation of medical school or total suicide attempts-would lead to a more objective comparison with the general population.…”
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“…In reviewing the article by Bitonte et al, 8 it is apparent that the authors are optimistic regarding the implementation of physical exercise into the medical school curriculum. The article does a great job of addressing the issues that are commonly experienced during medical school including burn out, the episodes of dysthymia, and even major depression.…”
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