The Relationship Between Exercise and Depression
Poster Number
061
College
College of Education
Department
Physical Education, Sport & Human Performance
Faculty Mentor
Joni Boyd, Ph.D.
Abstract
The purpose of this review of literature is to examine how the symptoms of depression are impacted by exercise. Research shows that mental health issues are growing across the board; and within this, the number of those suffering from depression is increasing, as well. It is known that about 300 million people around the world suffer from depression, and approximately 15% of adults will experience at least one depressive episode in their lives. Women are twice as likely as men to experience depression. Additionally, patients who have suffered from other diseases or medical conditions are more likely to experience depression than those who have not. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a highly prevalent issue with low remission rates. MDD is predicted to be the second leading cause of disability worldwide by the year 2020. This review examines multiple studies that explore the efficacy of exercise as a treatment method for depression. These studies suggest that exercise provides the same results as the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor sertraline and may be more cost effective and available for patients. In addition, exercise provides a number of other benefits to the body, such as more energy and cardioprotection. The results provided in this review of literature suggest that exercise can work as a preventative measure for depressive symptoms, can work as treatment for depression, and can result in response and remission in patients with depressive disorders.
Course Assignment
PESH 381 – Boyd
Start Date
12-4-2019 2:15 PM
End Date
April 2019
The Relationship Between Exercise and Depression
Richardson Ballroom – DiGiorgio Campus Center
The purpose of this review of literature is to examine how the symptoms of depression are impacted by exercise. Research shows that mental health issues are growing across the board; and within this, the number of those suffering from depression is increasing, as well. It is known that about 300 million people around the world suffer from depression, and approximately 15% of adults will experience at least one depressive episode in their lives. Women are twice as likely as men to experience depression. Additionally, patients who have suffered from other diseases or medical conditions are more likely to experience depression than those who have not. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a highly prevalent issue with low remission rates. MDD is predicted to be the second leading cause of disability worldwide by the year 2020. This review examines multiple studies that explore the efficacy of exercise as a treatment method for depression. These studies suggest that exercise provides the same results as the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor sertraline and may be more cost effective and available for patients. In addition, exercise provides a number of other benefits to the body, such as more energy and cardioprotection. The results provided in this review of literature suggest that exercise can work as a preventative measure for depressive symptoms, can work as treatment for depression, and can result in response and remission in patients with depressive disorders.
