Anxiety, Depression & Physical Activity

Question 1

What is Anxiety?

Answer 1

Unrealistic and unfounded fear and anxiety

Question 2

What is a panic disorder, and what are some physical symptoms?

Answer 2

Episodic attacks of acute anxiety.
Physical symptoms:
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness
- Increase HR
- Clammy sweat
- Faintness

Question 3

Name some anxiety scales.

Answer 3

• Beck’s Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
• Depression Anxiety Stress Scale
• Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A)
• Tale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS)

Question 4

What is the relationship between sedentary behaviour and anxiety?

Answer 4

Sedentary behaviour is associated with increased risk for anxiety.

Question 5

What is the relationship between physical activity and anxiety?

Answer 5

Higher levels of PA seems to be protective of developing depression and anxiety.

Question 6

In terms of anxiety, what happens after exercise withdrawal?

Answer 6

There is an increase in anxiety following exercise withdrawal, the longer this goes on the greater the increase in symptoms.

Question 7

What is Depression?

Answer 7

A pathological state of extreme dejection or melancholy, often with physical symptoms.

Question 8

Name 4 ways to assess depression.

Answer 8

• Beck’s Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
• Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A)
• EQ-5D
• Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)

Question 9

What is the relationship between sedentary behaviour and depression?

Answer 9

Sedentary behaviour is associated with increased risk for depression

Question 10

How does exercise compare with psychological treatment or pharmacological treatment in treating depression?

Answer 10

No difference.