Physical activity 1.5 times more effective at reducing depression and psychological stress than Antidepressants and therapy


Physical activity is 1.5 times more effective at reducing mild-to-moderate symptoms of depression, psychological stress, and anxiety than medication or cognitive behavior therapyPhysical activity is 1.5 times more effective at reducing mild-to-moderate symptoms of depression, psychological stress, and anxiety than medication or cognitive behavior therapy.

Research

An expansive analysis of existing research concludes that physical activity should be viewed as a first-choice treatment for people living with mental health issues. The analysis distills the conclusions of nearly 100 meta-reviews of randomized controlled trials

A large new analysis of meta-studies finds that exercise is more beneficial for conditions such as anxiety and depression than standard psychotherapy or medications.

The new study found that essentially all forms of exercise produced significant mental health benefits.Shorter, high intensity exercise programs produced the greatest effect. The study found that briefer exercise programs provide more benefits than extended regimens. The benefits of physical activity interventions diminished with longer-duration programs.

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Source

BMJ - Effectiveness of physical activity interventions for improving depression, anxiety and distress: an overview of systematic reviews link

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