Citation

Ólafsdóttir KB, Kristjánsdóttir H, Saavedra JM. Community Ment. Health J. 2018; 54(6): 855-859.

Affiliation

Physical Activity, Physical Education, Sport and Health Research Centre (PAPESH), Sports Science Department; School of Science and Engineering,, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s10597-017-0213-9

PMID

29168106

Abstract

The aims of this study were (i) to know the effects of an exercise program on a group of people with depression and anxiety and (ii) to compare theses effects with a transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral group therapy (TCBGT). The participants were 15 people with depression and/or anxiety symptoms. The participants followed an exercise program. Depression and anxiety symptoms were assessed with validated questionnaires. An exercise program can be used as a treatment option for people with depression and/or anxiety with good results in comparison with TCBGT.

Language: en

Keywords

Health; Physical activity; Quality of life; Stress