IMPROVING DEPRESSION OUTCOMES IN YOUNG PEOPLE BY ADDING A BRIEF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTERVENTION TO STANDARD CARE

Grant number: 1063033 | Funding period: 2014 - 2019

Completed

Abstract

Depression and physical activity in young people are linked: lack of physical activity is a risk-factor for depression and physical activity can improve symptoms of depression. Physical activity is not routinely provided as an intervention, despite its potential to improve immediate treatment outcomes and prevent poor physical health. This study will evaluate an intervention that aims to include a brief physical activity intervention in routine clinical care for young people with depression.

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Improving Mood with Physical ACTivity (IMPACT) trial: a cluster randomised controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of a brief physical activity behaviour change intervention on depressive symptoms in young people, compared with psychoeducation, in addition to routine clinical care within youth mental health services - a protocol study

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2019-10-01

INTRODUCTION: Depression is highly prevalent and the leading contributor to the burden of disease in young people worldwide, makin..

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Treating depression with physical activity in adolescents and young adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

AP Bailey, SE Hetrick, S Rosenbaum, R Purcell, AG Parker

2018-05-01

We aimed to establish the treatment effect of physical activity for depression in young people through meta-analysis. Four databas..

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The effectiveness of simple psychological and physical activity interventions for high prevalence mental health problems in young people: A factorial randomised controlled trial

Alexandra G Parker, Sarah E Hetrick, Anthony F Jorm, Andrew J Mackinnon, Patrick D McGorry, Alison R Yung, Faye Scanlan, Jessica Stephens, Shelley Baird, Bridget Moller, Rosemary Purcell

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