Title |
The effectiveness of a preferred intensity exercise programme on the mental health outcomes of young people with depression: a sequential mixed methods evaluation
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Published in |
BMC Public Health, March 2012
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-2458-12-187 |
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Authors |
Tim Carter, Patrick Callaghan, Elizabeth Khalil, Ioannis Morres |
Abstract |
People with mental illness are more likely to suffer physical health problems than comparable populations who do not have mental illness. There is evidence to suggest that exercise, as well has having obvious physical benefits, also has positive effects on mental health. There is a distinct paucity of research testing its effects on young people seeking help for mental health issues. Additionally, it is generally found that compliance with prescribed exercise programmes is low. As such, encouraging young people to exercise at levels recommended by national guidelines may be unrealistic considering their struggle with mental health difficulties. It is proposed that an exercise intervention tailored to young people's preferred intensity may improve mental health outcomes, overall quality of life, and reduce exercise attrition rates. |
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South Africa | 1 | 33% |
United States | 1 | 33% |
Unknown | 1 | 33% |
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Chile | 1 | <1% |
France | 1 | <1% |
Australia | 1 | <1% |
United Kingdom | 1 | <1% |
Spain | 1 | <1% |
Japan | 1 | <1% |
United States | 1 | <1% |
Unknown | 313 | 98% |
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Researcher | 45 | 14% |
Student > Bachelor | 42 | 13% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 39 | 12% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 27 | 8% |
Other | 46 | 14% |
Unknown | 66 | 21% |
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Psychology | 49 | 15% |
Sports and Recreations | 34 | 11% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 32 | 10% |
Social Sciences | 31 | 10% |
Other | 31 | 10% |
Unknown | 79 | 25% |