Exercise, Depression and Anxiety

Question 1

How many people worldwide are reportedly suffering from depression

Answer 1

Recent estimates report that 350 millions of people in the world suffer from depression

Question 2

What do mood disorders affect and how

Answer 2

The presence of mood disorders determines a significant impairment in everyday living, particularly in social functioning, work productivity, and rate of unemployment and absenteeism

Question 3

What is MDD

Answer 3

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is frequently associated with cognitive deficits.

Question 4

How may cognitive dysfunction in MDD affect

Answer 4

Cognitive dysfunction in MDD may affect several domains, ranging from memory to executive functions, from vigilance to verbal abilities.

Question 5

What no drug-related treatment are there and the issue behind them

Answer 5

Non-pharmacological interventions, such aspsychotherapy or cognitive remediation therapy,have not been extensively studied as potentialtreatment for cognitive symptoms of MDD (Lam et al., 2014).

Question 6

How does exercise effect depression according to some research

Answer 6

Modestly lower symptoms of depression, linked to bio-logical changes within the body than may enhance mood

Question 7

According to some research who specifically benefits from exercise for depression

Answer 7

Mild to moderate depression
Higher physical and education status
Females rather than males
Untrained

Question 8

Name 6 other types of depression other than MDD than may benefit from Exercise

Answer 8

Bipolar, Dysthymia, Atypical, Seasonal depressive and Post natal depression, Pre menstrual.

Question 9

What is the characteristics of a recommended depression lower exercise regime

Answer 9

Structured (NICE) guidelines, aerobic or strength or mixed, low to moderate intensity, at least 3/4 weekly sessions, 10 weeks duration, individually tailored, adjunct to medication

Question 10

How have studies investigated the link between anxiety and exercise

Answer 10

1. Exercise versus no intervention.
2. Exercise versus other Interventions
   Exercise versus placebo pills
   Exercise versus medication
   Exercise versus cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

Question 11

What have been some of the outcomes from research regarding anxiety and exercise

Answer 11

Clinically significant changes in anxiety symptoms—as defined by each of the studies
▸ Clinically relevant outcome/s such as ‘important improvement’ in general mental state
▸ Clinically important improvement in quality of life
▸ Relapse
▸ Compliance with exercise treatment

Question 12

Name some measurements for Anxiety

Answer 12

Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale DASS 21
Hamilton Anxiety Scale HAM-A