Prescribed exercise for the treatment of depression in a college population: An interprofessional approach

Yates, Brittany Evans; DeLetter, Mary; Parrish, Evelyn

doi:10.1111/ppc.12508

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“…Physical activity (PA) has been associated with improved psychological outcomes ( Aylett et al, 2018 ; Chekroud et al, 2018 ; McDowell et al, 2019 ) and a good sleep quality, in both clinical and non-clinical population ( Feng et al, 2014 ; Garfield et al, 2016 ). The neurobiological effects of PA seem to influence several neural mechanisms related to mental disorders ( Helmich et al, 2010 ; Yates et al, 2020 ). Studies show that the regular practice of PA can be compared to pharmacological measures for the treatment of mental disorders such as depression ( Blumenthal et al, 2007 ; Carek et al, 2011 ; WHO, 2019 ; Xie et al, 2021 ).…”

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Gender-Based Analysis of the Association Between Mental Health, Sleep Quality, Aggression, and Physical Activity Among University Students During the COVID-19 Outbreak

2022

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COVID-19 has spread throughout the world, resulting in significant morbidity, mortality, and negative psychological effects among general population. However, university students are particularly vulnerable in terms of mental health. The present study evaluated the association between mental health, quality of sleep, aggression, and physical activity in university students in Mexico after 1 year of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico, including a gender-sensitive analysis. Participants (935 university students) completed an online questionnaire which collected information regarding demographic data, psychological distress (IES-R scale), depression, anxiety, and stress (DASS-21), aggressiveness Buss-Perry Aggressive Questionnaire, sleep quality (PSQI) and physical activity (IPAQ-S). Findings showed that female students showed significantly higher scores in psychological distress, anxiety, stress scores and sleep quality, as compared to male students. By contrast, male students showed significantly higher scores on aggressiveness than female students. In addition, on physical activity, females performed significantly higher MET-min/week on moderate and high levels. Finally, liner regression model accounted for approximately 73.5% of the variance in DASS-21 scores, with the body mass index, IES-R, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and IPAQ subscales, emerging as significant individual (positive) predictors. Therefore, the pandemic affected female and male students differently. Female students reported more psychological distress, anxiety, and stress while male students reported higher aggressiveness. The differences observed may be due to physiological differences, the response to stress, and differences in sensitivity to life events.

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Gender-Based Analysis of the Association Between Mental Health, Sleep Quality, Aggression, and Physical Activity Among University Students During the COVID-19 Outbreak

2022

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“…A large body of evidence suggested regular exercise could significantly reduce the risk of depression, anxiety and considered to be beneficial in the prevention of about 25 conditions (11)(12)(13)(14). Furthermore, physical inactivity has been considered as a modifiable risk factor for numerous diseases including depression and anxiety (15). Here, we reviewed the recent studies concerning mental health related to COVID-19 coronavirus and the beneficial role of exercise against anxiety and depression.…”

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Beneficial Effects of Exercise on Depression and Anxiety During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Review

Tucker

et al. 2020

Front. Psychiatry

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First reported in Dec 2019, the on-going COVID-19 pandemic has become a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). The isolation and quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic limited the physical and social activities of the population, which contributed to the increased prevalence of mental disorder. Depression and anxiety are the most common mental illnesses conferring a serious impact on individuals' life quality. This review summarizes the mental health consequences of COVID-19, especially for depression and anxiety. Exercise as an intervention for anxiety and depression has been demonstrated in both of the animal studies and human clinical trials. The underlying mechanism including the regulation on the production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), D-β-hydroxybutyrate, synaptic transmission, hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis, tryptophan hydroxylase, GSK3β/β-catenin pathway, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress and PGC-1α1-PPAR axis. In addition, we summarized the exercise strategies to fight against anxiety and depression according to the information from American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), World Health Organization and recent literatures about physical exercise during COVID-19.

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“…Another study also obtained negative correlation between physical activity and anxiety (Legey et al, 2017). Furthermore, regular moderate physical activity has been reported to protect against the development of depression (Raglin, 1990) and in fact, sedentary lifestyle has been shown to be an important risk factor for depression (Yates et al, 2020).…”

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Changes in the mental wellbeing among Nigerians due to Ramadan intermittent fasting: A nationwide cross-sectional study

Sulaiman

Tsiga-Ahmed

Arora

et al. 2022

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This study examined mental wellbeing and associated factors among Nigerian adults who observed Ramadan intermittent fasting (RIF) amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional online study was conducted among 770 adult Nigerians who observed RIF. Using pre-tested, web-based questionnaires, data about mental wellbeing (depression, anxiety), spirituality, and intrinsic religiosity were collected using validated generalised anxiety disorder-2 (GAD-2) and Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2), four-item spiritual wellbeing index (4-ISWBI) and the Muslim intrinsic religiosity questionnaire. Respondents' mental wellbeing before and during Ramadan was compared. The factors associated with the feeling of depression and anxiety were determined using multinomial regression analysis. When compared to mental wellbeing prior to Ramadan, observing RIF by Nigerian adults were associated with improved mental wellbeing.

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Prescribed exercise for the treatment of depression in a college population: An interprofessional approach

Cited by 11 publications

References 18 publications

Gender-Based Analysis of the Association Between Mental Health, Sleep Quality, Aggression, and Physical Activity Among University Students During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Gender-Based Analysis of the Association Between Mental Health, Sleep Quality, Aggression, and Physical Activity Among University Students During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Beneficial Effects of Exercise on Depression and Anxiety During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Review

Changes in the mental wellbeing among Nigerians due to Ramadan intermittent fasting: A nationwide cross-sectional study

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