Exercise and Depression
Philippa Horn Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Seisdon Wellbeing Team 01785 783031
Exercise What do you do?
Benefits of Exercise
Improve Mood Improve Body Image Strengthen bones & Flexibilty Empower recovery
Friendships Sense of achievement Happy Hormones – Endorphins Distraction – avoid negative thoughts
Depression Persistent low mood Reduction in Pleasure Physical symptoms Negative thoughts Behaviour changes
Treatments Talking Therapies Medication Exercise & activity
Chief Medical Officer Physical activity is as effective in treatment of depression as talking therapies and medication NICE guidelines – up to 3 x per week, 45 minutes each
Barriers to exercise Opportunity Health, Finance, Buddy, Location
Assessment for Treatment Seisdon Wellbeing Team 01785 783031