Depression Effects
"Exercise Treatment for Depression" study
"Exercise Program Effects of Low-Income Elderly Women in South Korea" study
Exercise Program Study of Low-Income Women in South Korea
Benefits of Exercise
100
What is depression?
Common mental disorder traced to chemical changes in the brain
100
Who were the participants in this study?
80 men and women ages 20 to 45
100
Who were the participants in this study?
low-income elderly women ages 75 and older
100
How were the participants invited?
by telephone or mail
100
What does an increase in neurotransmitters cause?
Decrease in pain and a state of euphoria
200
What does depression affect?
Emotions, thoughts, and energy
200
What were the two doses of exercise in this experiment?
public health dose and low dose
200
How long was the exercise program?
8 weeks
200
How often the the participants fill out physical activity questionnaire?
once a week
200
What are the two main neurotransmitters that improve depression?
Endorphins and serotonin
300
How can depression be treated?
Antidepressant medications and psychotherapy
300
What does HRSD stand for?
Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression
300
Were the exercise intensities the same or different for every person?
They were tailored to each partipants fitness level
300
True or false: The higher the amount of exercise, the lower the depression rates
True
300
What are the psychological benefits of exercise on depression?
Instills positive feedback and increases self-esteem
400
Typically, how active are people diagnosed with depressive disorder?
very low or sedentary
400
True or False: the phd is comparable to other types of depression treatments
True
400
True or false: the decline in the depressive score was significant in the control group and the exercise group
False
400
Did the association between intense levels of physical activity and a lower prevalence of depression symptoms occur for men and women?
No, just men
400
How does group exercise effect depression?
Interaction decreases symptoms of depression
500
How many people in the world (in millions) are affected by depression?
at least 121 million
500
On the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression, what is classified as Major Depressive Disorder?
17 to 25
500
Is 40-50% of maximum heart rate is considered light, moderate or heavy exercise?
light
500
What was the name of the Questionnaire used to collect the data?
International Activity Questionnaire
500
True or False: Exercise is not as effective as antidepressants and cognitive behavioral theory
False
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