Abstract
Key points: The advantages of physical activity are widely recognised from
both a physiological and a psychological perspective.
Evidence seems to demonstrate that physical activity is
associated with decreases in depression and anxiety in clinical
and non-clinical populations.
There are a number of physiological, biochemical and
psychological explanations which should be considered to
understand the psychological effects of exercise.
Physical activity may be considered as an adjunct to
psychotherapeutic and pharmacological treatments of depression
and anxiety.
Physical activity appears to be a non-specific form of treatment
with psychotherapeutic potential that should not be ignored.
| Translated title of the contribution | Effect of physical activity on anxiety and depression |
|---|---|
| Original language | French |
| Pages (from-to) | 734-739 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | La Presse Médicale |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - May 2009 |
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Matos, M. G. D., Calmeiro, L., & Fonseca, D. D. (2009). Effet de l’activité physique sur l’anxiété et la dépression. La Presse Médicale, 38(5), 734-739. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lpm.2008.08.015