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Gultyaeva VV, Zinchenko MI, Uryumtsev DY, Krivoschekov SG, Aftanas LI. [Exercise for depression treatment. Physiological mechanisms]. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2019; 119:112-119. [PMID: 31464298 DOI: 10.17116/jnevro2019119071112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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This literature review considers meta-analyzes, systematic reviews and original research over the last decade addressing a comprehensive analysis of the antidepressant effect of targeted physical exercise and physical activity in general. Exercise is a promising non-pharmacological treatment for depression, showing effects that are comparable or may even exceed other first-line treatments of depression. The article introduces modern ideas about the mechanisms of depression and mechanisms of exercise effects on depression manifestations. The structures of the central nervous system, changing with the effective exercise-based treatment of depression, are indicated. Physical activity stimulates the secretion of growth factors, maintenance of angio-, synapto-, and neurogenesis. The regulation of antioxidant protection of neuronal mitochondria, a decrease in pro-inflammatory reactions and stress reactivity are also observed in response to regular exercise. Physical activity has a multimodal effect that stimulates biochemical pathways and restores neuronal structures disturbed in depression.
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- V V Gultyaeva
- Research Institute of Physiology and Basic Medicine, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Research Institute of Physiology and Basic Medicine, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Research Institute of Physiology and Basic Medicine, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Research Institute of Physiology and Basic Medicine, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Research Institute of Physiology and Basic Medicine, Novosibirsk, Russia
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Busch AM, Louie ME, SantaBarbara NJ, Ajayi AA, Gleason N, Dunsiger SI, Carey MP, Ciccolo JT. Effects of resistance training on depression and cardiovascular disease risk in Black men: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Ment Health Phys Act 2019; 17:100299. [PMID: 32863882 PMCID: PMC7451250 DOI: 10.1016/j.mhpa.2019.100299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Depression is severely undertreated in Black men. This is primarily because Black men are less likely to seek traditional psychiatric treatment, have less access and more barriers to treatment, and perceive more stigma associated with treatment. Depression contributes to cardiovascular disease (CVD), and Black men have the highest rate of mortality from CVD. Resistance training (RT) can have beneficial effects on both depression and CVD. This study will be the first randomized controlled trial to test the effects of RT on depression and cardiovascular health in a sample of depressed Black men. METHOD/DESIGN Fifty Black men with clinically significant symptoms of depression will be randomized to either (a) a 12-week RT or (b) an attention-control group. Behavioral Activation techniques will be used to support adherence to home-based RT goals. Both groups will meet on-site twice/week during the 12-week program, and follow-up assessments will occur at the end-of-treatment and 3 months post-treatment. Qualitative interviews will be conducted after the 3-month follow-up. The objectives of this study are (1) to assess the feasibility and acceptability of recruitment, retention, and intervention procedures, (2) to obtain preliminary evidence of efficacy, and (3) to explore potential mediators of the effects of RT on depression. DISCUSSION This study will advance the field of minority men's health by producing new data on the effects of RT for depression, the potential mechanisms of action that may support its use, and its effects on markers of CVD risk in Black men. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03107039).
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- Andrew M. Busch
- Department of Medicine, Hennepin Healthcare, 715 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404, United States
- Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, 401 East River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Teachers College, Columbia University, 525 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027, United States
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Teachers College, Columbia University, 525 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Augsburg University, 2211 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454, United States
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- Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute, 701 Park Ave., Suite PP7.700, Minneapolis, MN 55415, United States
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- Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, 167 Point Street Providence, RI 02903, United States
- Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, 121 South Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, United States
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- Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, 167 Point Street Providence, RI 02903, United States
- Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, 121 South Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, United States
- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School Brown University, 700 Butler Dr. Providence, RI 02906, United States
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Teachers College, Columbia University, 525 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027, United States
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Rajoo Y, Wong J, Cooper G, Raj IS, Castle DJ, Chong AH, Green J, Kennedy GA. The relationship between physical activity levels and symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress in individuals with alopecia Areata. BMC Psychol 2019; 7:48. [PMID: 31337438 PMCID: PMC6651906 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-019-0324-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2018] [Accepted: 07/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Background Alopecia Areata (AA) is an autoimmune condition that is characterised by non-scarring hair loss. Its aesthetic repercussions can lead to profound changes in psychological well-being. Although physical activity (PA) has been associated with better mental health outcomes in diverse populations, the association in individuals with AA has not been established. The aim of this study was to examine the associations between PA and mental health outcomes in individuals with AA to inform intervention strategies for this specific population. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among individuals who were diagnosed with AA. A total of 83 respondents aged (40.95 ± 13.24 years) completed a self-report questionnaire consisting of International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and the Depression and Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21). Three-way contingency Chi-square analyses were used to determine the associations between PA, mental health outcomes and participants with hair loss of more than 50% on the scalp. Results 81.9% of the participants did not meet PA guidelines. Participants with hair loss of more than 50% on the scalp, and who did not meet PA guidelines, were significantly more likely to experience symptoms of severe depression (p = .003), moderate anxiety (p = .04) and mild stress (p = .003) than those who met guidelines Conclusion Findings suggest that increased PA participation in AA individuals with severe hair loss is associated with improved mental health status. Intervention efforts for this specific population should consider barriers and enablers to PA participation as they face challenges that differ from the general population.
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- Y Rajoo
- School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.
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- School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.,School of Education, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Education, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Psychological Sciences and Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Psychiatry, St. Vincent's Mental Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Medicine (Dermatology), St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Western Dermatology, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.,Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Tonello L, Oliveira-Silva I, Medeiros AR, Donato ANA, Schuch FB, Donath L, Boullosa D. Prediction of Depression Scores From Aerobic Fitness, Body Fatness, Physical Activity, and Vagal Indices in Non-exercising, Female Workers. Front Psychiatry 2019; 10:192. [PMID: 31031652 PMCID: PMC6473624 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2019] [Accepted: 03/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background: Depression is associated with a decreased cardiorespiratory fitness, and physical activity [PA] levels, higher rates of obesity, and dysfunction in autonomic control of heart rate [HR]. However, these parameters were mostly recorded with indirect methods. Thus, the aim of the current study was to investigate the relationships between depression scores and objective measures of body fatness, autonomic indices (i.e. HRV and HRR), cardiorespiratory fitness and PA levels; and subsequently to present the best predictive models of depression scores for this population, based on these variables. Methods: Thirty-five non-exercising women (26-43 years; maximal oxygen consumption [VO2max] ~ 17.4-38.3 mL/kg/min) volunteered for participation in this study. All participants responded to the Beck Depression Inventory [DBI] and were evaluated for body mass index [BMI], percentage of body fat, sum of skinfolds, and VO2max. Subsequently, over four consecutive days, an orthostatic test and a submaximal exercise on a cycle ergometer were performed to record HRV and HRR, respectively. In addition, incidental PA was recorded during 5 consecutive days using accelerometers. Results: depression scores were related to VO2max (r = -0.446, p = 0.007) and the sum of skinfolds (r = 0.434, p = 0.009). Several stepwise multiple linear regression models were performed and only VO2max was revealed as an independent predictor of the Beck scores (ß = -0.446, R 2 = 0.199, p = 0.007). Conclusion: The present study revealed that VO2max and the sum of skinfolds were moderately related to depression scores, while VO2max was the only independent predictor of depression scores in female workers.
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- Laís Tonello
- Educação Física, Universidade de Gurupi, Gurupi, Brazil.,Escola de Saúde e Medicina, Universidade Católica de Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
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- Mestrado em Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Universidade La Salle Canoas, Canoas, Brazil
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- Department of Intervention Research in Exercise Training, German Sport University, Cologne, Germany
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- Sport and Excercise Science, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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Hellem T, Ferguson H. An Internet-based survey of the dance fitness program OULA. SAGE Open Med 2018; 6:2050312118790426. [PMID: 30046445 PMCID: PMC6056789 DOI: 10.1177/2050312118790426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2018] [Accepted: 06/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Background: OULA is a high-energy dance workout to top 40 hits that is inspired by yoga
and non-impact aerobics. Created in Missoula, Montana, the program has been
gaining national and international popularity. To understand the demographic
composition, reasons for attending OULA, and experiences with
depression/anxiety, we conducted an Internet-based survey. Methods: A pilot descriptive cross-sectional Internet-based survey was created in
Qualtrics and distributed through social media and flyers. Results: The 38-item survey received responses from 302 participants. Current OULA
participants chose “exercise” as the primary reason for attending (40.2%,
95% confidence interval: 33.3–48.2), followed by “stress relief/improve
mood” (28.8%, 95% confidence interval: 23.0–35.6). Participants listed
“stress relief/improve mood” as the most common secondary (35.6%, 95%
confidence interval: 29.0–43.2) and tertiary (38.6%, 95% confidence
interval: 31.7–46.7) reason for attending OULA. A majority of the
participants said that OULA makes them feel like part of a community (93.2%,
95% confidence interval: 82.5–105.1) and increases their energy outside of
class (80.1%, 95% confidence interval: 70.2–91.1). In our sample, 12.5% (95%
confidence interval: 8.8–17.1) and 9.0% (95% confidence interval: 5.9–12.9)
were currently taking antidepressants and anxiolytics, respectively. Conclusion: These results suggest that current OULA participants are already using the
program to relieve stress or improve mood. Further research should be
conducted to understand the relationship between OULA and
depression/anxiety.
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- Tracy Hellem
- College of Nursing, Montana State University, Missoula, MT, USA
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- College of Nursing, Montana State University, Missoula, MT, USA
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Ledochowski L, Stark R, Ruedl G, Kopp M. [Physical activity as therapeutic intervention for depression]. DER NERVENARZT 2018; 88:765-778. [PMID: 27679515 DOI: 10.1007/s00115-016-0222-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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AIM This article gives a conspectus of the present state of research on the efficiency of exercise as a treatment for patients suffering from depression. METHODS A systematic review of articles published between December 1980 and March 2016 was carried out. The review focused on studies that examined the effects of exercise compared to control conditions in the treatment of depression. Extracted and analyzed information from the articles included details about participants, characteristics of exercise and control conditions, assessments, study design and outcomes. RESULTS A total of 34 of the 48 studies included in the literature search reported a significant reduction of depressive symptoms due to exercise interventions. There was a trend to reduced depressive symptoms following the exercise interventions in five studies. In nine studies no positive impact of exercise on depression and affective well-being could be detected. DISCUSSION This review article shows that physical activity decreases depressive symptoms and increases affective well-being in patients with depressive diseases; therefore, exercise should be recommended as a component of depression treatment within the framework of a multi-dimensional approach.
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- L Ledochowski
- Institut für Sportwissenschaft, Universität Innsbruck, Fürstenweg 185, 6020, Innsbruck, Österreich.
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- Kepler Universitätsklinikum, Neuromed Campus, Wagner-Jauregg-Weg 15, 4020, Linz, Österreich
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- Institut für Sportwissenschaft, Universität Innsbruck, Fürstenweg 185, 6020, Innsbruck, Österreich
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- Institut für Sportwissenschaft, Universität Innsbruck, Fürstenweg 185, 6020, Innsbruck, Österreich
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Suzuki H, Masuki S, Morikawa A, Ogawa Y, Kamijo YI, Takahashi K, Nakajima M, Nose H. Effects of 5-aminolevulinic acid supplementation on home-based walking training achievement in middle-aged depressive women: randomized, double-blind, crossover pilot study. Sci Rep 2018; 8:7151. [PMID: 29740015 PMCID: PMC5940675 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-25452-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2017] [Accepted: 04/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Depressive patients often experience difficulty in performing exercise due to physical and psychological barriers. We examined the effects of 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) with sodium ferrous citrate (SFC) supplementation during home-based walking training in middle-aged depressive women. Nine outpatients [53 ± 8 (SD) yr] with major depressive disorder participated in the pilot study with randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind crossover design. They underwent two trials for 7 days, each performing interval walking training (IWT) with ALA + SFC (ALA + SFC) or placebo supplement intake (PLC) intermittently with >a 10-day washout period. For the first 6 days of each trial, exercise intensity for IWT was measured by accelerometry. Before and after each trial, subjects underwent a graded cycling test, and lactate concentration in plasma ([Lac-]p), oxygen consumption rate ([Formula: see text]), and carbon dioxide production rate ([Formula: see text]) were measured with depression severity by the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS). We found that the increases in [Lac-]p, [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] during the test were attenuated only in ALA + SFC ([before vs. after] × workload; all, P < 0.01), accompanied by increased training days, impulse, and time at fast walking during IWT (all, P < 0.05) with decreased MADRS-score (P = 0.001). Thus, ALA + SFC supplementation increased IWT achievement to improve depressive symptoms in middle-aged women.
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- Hiroshi Suzuki
- Department of Sports Med. Sci., Shinshu University Grad. Sch. of Med., Matsumoto, 390-8621, Japan
- Aoba Kokoro-no Clinic, Tokyo, 170-0002, Japan
- Aoba Promotion Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 170-0002, Japan
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- Department of Sports Med. Sci., Shinshu University Grad. Sch. of Med., Matsumoto, 390-8621, Japan.
- Institute for Biomed. Sci., Shinshu University, Matsumoto, 390-8621, Japan.
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- Department of Sports Med. Sci., Shinshu University Grad. Sch. of Med., Matsumoto, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Sports Med. Sci., Shinshu University Grad. Sch. of Med., Matsumoto, 390-8621, Japan
- Institute for Biomed. Sci., Shinshu University, Matsumoto, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of R&D, SBI Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 106-6020, Japan
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- Department of R&D, SBI Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 106-6020, Japan
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- Department of Sports Med. Sci., Shinshu University Grad. Sch. of Med., Matsumoto, 390-8621, Japan
- Institute for Biomed. Sci., Shinshu University, Matsumoto, 390-8621, Japan
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Hall KS, Morey MC, Beckham JC, Bosworth HB, Pebole MM, Pieper CF, Sloane R. The Warrior Wellness Study: A Randomized Controlled Exercise Trial for Older Veterans with PTSD. TRANSLATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE 2018; 3:43-51. [PMID: 29632895 PMCID: PMC5889111 DOI: 10.1249/tjx.0000000000000056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects up to 30% of military veterans. Older veterans, many of whom have lived with PTSD symptoms for several decades, report a number of negative health outcomes. Despite the demonstrated benefits of regular exercise on physical and psychological health, no studies have explored the impact of exercise in older veterans with PTSD. This paper describes the development, design, and implementation of the Warrior Wellness exercise pilot study for older veterans with PTSD. Veterans aged ≥60 with a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) diagnosis of PTSD will be recruited and randomized to (a) Warrior Wellness, a 12-week supervised, facility-based exercise intervention, or (b) usual care for 12 weeks. Warrior Wellness is a theory- and evidence-based behavioral intervention that involves 3 sessions per week of multi-component exercise training that targets strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility. Warrior Wellness focuses on satisfaction with outcomes, self-efficacy, self-monitoring, and autonomy. Factors associated with program adherence, defined as the number of sessions attended during the 12 weeks, will be explored. Primary outcomes include PTSD symptoms and cardiovascular endurance, assessed at baseline and 12 weeks. Compared to those in usual care, it is hypothesized that those in the Warrior Wellness condition will improve on these efficacy outcomes. The Warrior Wellness study will provide evidence on whether a short-term exercise intervention is feasible, acceptable, and effective among older veterans with PTSD, and explore factors associated with program adherence. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02295995.
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- Katherine S Hall
- VA Durham Healthcare System, Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Durham, NC.,Duke University, Department of Medicine, Durham, NC
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- VA Durham Healthcare System, Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Durham, NC.,Duke University, Department of Medicine, Durham, NC
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- VA Durham Healthcare System, Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Durham, NC.,Duke University, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Durham, NC
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- Duke University, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Durham, NC.,VA Durham Healthcare System, Health Services Research and Development, Durham, NC
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- VA Durham Healthcare System, Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Durham, NC
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- Duke University, Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Durham, NC
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- VA Durham Healthcare System, Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Durham, NC.,Duke University, Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Durham, NC
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Nosrat S, Whitworth JW, Ciccolo JT. Exercise and mental health of people living with HIV: A systematic review. Chronic Illn 2017; 13:299-319. [PMID: 29119865 DOI: 10.1177/1742395317694224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Objective Mental illness is highly prevalent among people living with HIV. Poor mental health is linked to HIV disease progression, making the treatment of mental illness alongside HIV essential. While the benefits of exercise on the physical health of people living with HIV are well established, the effect of exercise on mental health in this population is less examined. Therefore, this study aimed to conduct a systematic literature review of the effects of exercise on mental health in people living with HIV. Methods A search of electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, PsycINFO) through 30 November 2016 was completed. The methodological framework for scoping studies was used to conduct the review process. RISMA guidelines were used to report the results. Results The search resulted in 2273 articles and 52 were determined to be relevant. After review of the full text of potentially relevant studies, 24 studies were included for the analysis. Discussion Both aerobic and resistance exercise have independent and combined positive effects on various indicators of mental health in people living with HIV. Major limitations include high attrition rate, small sample size, and poor study designs. Higher quality studies with more diverse populations such as women, older adults, and transgender individuals are required.
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- Sanaz Nosrat
- Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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Sims-Gould J, Vazirian S, Li N, Remick R, Khan K. Jump step - a community based participatory approach to physical activity & mental wellness. BMC Psychiatry 2017; 17:319. [PMID: 28859610 PMCID: PMC5579937 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-017-1476-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2017] [Accepted: 08/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There is a physical inactivity pandemic around the world despite the known benefits of engaging in physical activity. This is true for individuals who would receive notable benefits from physical activity, in particular those with mood disorders. In this study, we explored the factors that facilitate and impede engagement in physical activity for individuals with a mood disorder. The intent was to understand the key features of a community based physical activity program for these individuals. METHODS We recruited and interviewed 24 participants older than 18 with Major Depressive Disorder or Bipolar II. The interviews were conducted by peer researchers. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed using NVivo 10™. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. RESULTS The facilitators to physical activity include being socially connected with family and friends, building a routine in daily life, and exposure to nature. The barriers to physical activity include the inability to build a routine owing to a mood disorder, and high cost. The ideal exercise program comprises a variety of light-to-moderate activities, offers the opportunity to connect with other participants with a mood disorder, and brings participants to nature. The average age of our participants was 52 which could have influenced the preferred level of intensity. CONCLUSION The individuals in this study felt that the key features of a physical activity program for individuals with a mood disorder must utilize a social network approach, take into account the preferences of potential participants, and incorporate nature (both green and blue spaces) as a health promotion resource.
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- Joanie Sims-Gould
- Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, 793-2635 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada.
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- 0000 0001 2288 9830grid.17091.3eUniversity of British Columbia, Center for Hip Health and Mobility, 2635 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9 Canada
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- 0000 0001 2288 9830grid.17091.3eUniversity of British Columbia, Center for Hip Health and Mobility, 2635 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9 Canada
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- grid.477581.8Mood Disorders Association of BC, 1450 - 605 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5J3 Canada
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- 0000 0001 2288 9830grid.17091.3eDepartment of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, 5950 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3 Canada
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Firth J, Rosenbaum S, Stubbs B, Gorczynski P, Yung AR, Vancampfort D. Motivating factors and barriers towards exercise in severe mental illness: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychol Med 2016; 46:2869-2881. [PMID: 27502153 PMCID: PMC5080671 DOI: 10.1017/s0033291716001732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 242] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2016] [Revised: 06/23/2016] [Accepted: 06/24/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
Exercise can improve clinical outcomes in people with severe mental illness (SMI). However, this population typically engages in low levels of physical activity with poor adherence to exercise interventions. Understanding the motivating factors and barriers towards exercise for people with SMI would help to maximize exercise participation. A search of major electronic databases was conducted from inception until May 2016. Quantitative studies providing proportional data on the motivating factors and/or barriers towards exercise among patients with SMI were eligible. Random-effects meta-analyses were undertaken to calculate proportional data and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for motivating factors and barriers toward exercise. From 1468 studies, 12 independent studies of 6431 psychiatric patients were eligible for inclusion. Meta-analyses showed that 91% of people with SMI endorsed 'improving health' as a reason for exercise (N = 6, n = 790, 95% CI 80-94). Among specific aspects of health and well-being, the most common motivations were 'losing weight' (83% of patients), 'improving mood' (81%) and 'reducing stress' (78%). However, low mood and stress were also identified as the most prevalent barriers towards exercise (61% of patients), followed by 'lack of support' (50%). Many of the desirable outcomes of exercise for people with SMI, such as mood improvement, stress reduction and increased energy, are inversely related to the barriers of depression, stress and fatigue which frequently restrict their participation in exercise. Providing patients with professional support to identify and achieve their exercise goals may enable them to overcome psychological barriers, and maintain motivation towards regular physical activity.
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- J. Firth
- Institute of Brain, Behaviour and Mental
Health, University of Manchester,
UK
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- Department of Exercise Physiology,
School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of
Medicine, University of New South Wales,
Australia
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- Physiotherapy Department,
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust,
UK
- Health Service and Population Research
Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and
Neuroscience, King's College London,
UK
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- Department of Sport and Exercise
Science, University of Portsmouth,
UK
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- Institute of Brain, Behaviour and Mental
Health, University of Manchester,
UK
- Orygen Youth Health Research Centre,
University of Melbourne, Australia
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- KU Leuven Department of Rehabilitation
Sciences, Leuven, Belgium
- KU Leuven Department of Neurosciences,
UPC KU Leuven, Belgium
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