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Exercise and Depression - Evidence, hormones, and BDNF
We are back for Episode 2, and were doing a quick little dive into exercise and how it can impact your mental health for the better!
Expect to learn about the evidence of exercise reducing depressive symptoms, the impact on stress and feed good hormones, along with a molecule called BDNF which will have you lacing up your running shoes and packing that gym bag!
Here are some peer reviewed journal articles to read if you're interested in the specific studies and study design!
1. Nyström MB, Neely G, Hassmén P, et al. Treating major depression with physical activity: a systematic overview with recommendations. Cogn Behav Ther. 2015;44:341–352
2. Stanton R, Reaburn P. Exercise and the treatment of depression: a review of the exercise program variables. J Sci Med Sport. 2014;17:177–182.
3. Krogh J, Nordentoft M, Sterne JAC, et al. The effect of exercise in clinically depressed adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Clin Psychiatry. 2011;72:529–538
4. Silveira H, Moraes H, Oliveira N, et al. Physical exercise and clinically depressed patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neuropsychobiology. 2013;67:61–68.
Some post recording notes/thoughts
- I'm experimenting with shorter episodes, around 5 minutes in length, so the information will be very much so surface level. I would love to do more of a deep dive in the future if there are requests for it
- I realize that many of you may be unaware of the "symptoms of depression" I mentioned in the podcast. Typically with clinically significant depression, people will experience persistent low/irritable moods coupled with some combination of the following symptoms: decreased motivation, sleep difficulties, excessive guilt, hopelessness, physical fatigue, appetite changes, and thoughts of suicide.
Lastly, thanks for checking out this podcast. As always, consult with your family doctor before starting any treatments for any physical or mental health related problem, this is meant to be an educational podcast only.
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By Harman SidhuWe are back for Episode 2, and were doing a quick little dive into exercise and how it can impact your mental health for the better!
Expect to learn about the evidence of exercise reducing depressive symptoms, the impact on stress and feed good hormones, along with a molecule called BDNF which will have you lacing up your running shoes and packing that gym bag!
Here are some peer reviewed journal articles to read if you're interested in the specific studies and study design!
1. Nyström MB, Neely G, Hassmén P, et al. Treating major depression with physical activity: a systematic overview with recommendations. Cogn Behav Ther. 2015;44:341–352
2. Stanton R, Reaburn P. Exercise and the treatment of depression: a review of the exercise program variables. J Sci Med Sport. 2014;17:177–182.
3. Krogh J, Nordentoft M, Sterne JAC, et al. The effect of exercise in clinically depressed adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Clin Psychiatry. 2011;72:529–538
4. Silveira H, Moraes H, Oliveira N, et al. Physical exercise and clinically depressed patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neuropsychobiology. 2013;67:61–68.
Some post recording notes/thoughts
- I'm experimenting with shorter episodes, around 5 minutes in length, so the information will be very much so surface level. I would love to do more of a deep dive in the future if there are requests for it
- I realize that many of you may be unaware of the "symptoms of depression" I mentioned in the podcast. Typically with clinically significant depression, people will experience persistent low/irritable moods coupled with some combination of the following symptoms: decreased motivation, sleep difficulties, excessive guilt, hopelessness, physical fatigue, appetite changes, and thoughts of suicide.
Lastly, thanks for checking out this podcast. As always, consult with your family doctor before starting any treatments for any physical or mental health related problem, this is meant to be an educational podcast only.