Mind and Muscle: Exercise as Therapy for Depression - Frankly Speaking Ep 401

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Overview: Evidence has shown that exercise can improve mood, but how successful is it for treating depression compared to other therapies? What types and intensities are most effective? Discover insights from a recent meta-analysis on the effects of exercise on depression and strategies to promote it in those with major depression.

Episode resource links:

• Noetel M, Sanders T, Gallardo-Gómez D, Taylor P, del Pozo Cruz B, van den Hoek D et al. Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials BMJ 2024; 384 :e075847 doi:10.1136/bmj-2023-075847
• Vancampfort, D., Hallgren, M., Firth, J., Rosenbaum, S., Schuch, F. B., Mugisha, J., Probst, M., Van Damme, T., Carvalho, A. F., & Stubbs, B. (2017). Physical activity and suicidal ideation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Affective Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2017.08.070

Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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