The Role of Exercise in the Treatment of Depression

Authors

Anna Woods, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

9-13-2018

Comments

Presentation: 50:03

Abstract

Overview

• Review evidence that supports the role of exercise in depression
• Briefly discuss issues with the evidence
• Briefly consider the mechanisms behind the role of exercise in depression
• Learn evidence based tools for how to prescribe exercise
• Explore barriers towards exercise and learn about some cool resources and exercise options
• Start to think about your own barriers, biases, and thoughts on exercise

Recommended Citation

Woods, MD, Anna, "The Role of Exercise in the Treatment of Depression" (2018). Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds. Paper 287.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/fmlectures/287

Language

English