[2.5 CE] Physical Activity For Depression

Description

This course has been designed to introduce mental health professionals to the use of physical activity as a potential treatment intervention for depressive symptoms. We will review research on the use of physical activity as an adjunct and stand-alone intervention and discuss its efficacy for the prevention and treatment of depressive symptoms. We will look at the methodology of existing systematic reviews and meta-analyses to determine what kinds of movement practices may benefit individuals with depression. Finally, using methodology from randomized control trials there-in, we will provide evidence-based recommendations on the dose-response of physical activity for the treatment of depression and potential barriers/limitations.