Physical Exercise as a LI Intervention for Depression

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What does NICE say about physical activity (PA) programmes?
They should be delivered in groups with support from a competent practitioner, consist typically of 3 sessions per week between 45 mins to 1 hour over an average of 12 weeks.
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What are the key characteristics of a LI PA intervention (5)?
Highlight effects of depression on PA, seek to increase patient's physical activity, avoid focus on fitness gain, use motivational strategies and principles, signpost clients to community-based PA opportunities.
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In terms of biological factors, how might exercise help?
It changes hormone levels (decreases ones related to stress) and increases our immune system.
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How can exercise affect psychological mechanisms (4)?
Enhances self-efficacy, improves self-esteem, gives sense of achievement, reduces psychological distress.
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In what circumstances may PA not be effective?
For people who have severe depression, those who are unwilling, lacking motivation or who aren't healthy enough.
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Should PA treatments be used alone?
No, the effect is not significant enough to reduce depressive mood without other treatments.
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Why might there be a placebo effect PA?
If a patient is told exercising will help, then they feel better after doing physical activity.
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Is PA as effective as more conventional therapies at treating depression?
No, it is only effective if combined with other interventions.
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What are some advantages of exercise as a treatment (5)?
Can be done in own at own pace, supports both physical and mental health, does not need a therapist, cost effective, can be used alongside other interventions.
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What are some disadvantages of exercise as a treatment (6)?
Not applicable for everyone due to time/ physical ability, does not look directly at cause or symptoms of depression, only effective if used continuously, only effective for mild depression, people may not be motivated, only effective at step two.
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