Effects of Exercise on Depression and Anxiety. A Comparison to Transdiagnostic Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Community Ment Health J. 2018 Aug;54(6):855-859. doi: 10.1007/s10597-017-0213-9. Epub 2017 Nov 22.

Abstract

The aims of this study were (i) to know the effects of an exercise program on a group of people with depression and anxiety and (ii) to compare theses effects with a transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral group therapy (TCBGT). The participants were 15 people with depression and/or anxiety symptoms. The participants followed an exercise program. Depression and anxiety symptoms were assessed with validated questionnaires. An exercise program can be used as a treatment option for people with depression and/or anxiety with good results in comparison with TCBGT.

Keywords: Health; Physical activity; Quality of life; Stress.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anxiety / diagnosis
  • Anxiety / psychology*
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / methods*
  • Depression / diagnosis
  • Depression / psychology*
  • Exercise / psychology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iceland
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
  • Sida Plant
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult