Invited review
The effect of exercise on depression, anxiety and other mood states: A review

https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-3999(93)90050-PGet rights and content

Abstract

This paper addresses the current literature related to investigations of the link between exercise treatments and depression, anxiety and other mood states. Results from these investigations are supportive of the anti-depressant, anti-anxiety and mood enhancing effects of exercise programs. There were considered to be, however, a number of potential methodological problems in many of the research studies; the nature of these were considered. Finally, some possible directions for future research are outlined.

References (50)

  • A Lichtman et al.

    The effects of exercise on mood cognitive functioning

    J Psychosom Med

    (1983)
  • WE Sime

    Exercise in the prevention and treatment of depression

  • RJ Bosscher

    The development of a conceptual framework for running therapy with depressive patients

  • LS Ben-Shlomo et al.

    The effects of physical exercise on self-attitudes

    Occup Ther Mental Health

    (1983)
  • RE Doan et al.

    The therapeutic effect of physical fitness on measures of personality

    Counsel Develop

    (1978)
  • CH Folkins et al.

    Physical fitness training and mental health

    Am Psychol

    (1981)
  • B Ledwidge

    Run for your mind: Aerobic exercise as a means of alleviating anxiety and depression

    Can Behav Sci

    (1980)
  • JE Martin et al.

    Exercise applications and promotion in behavioral medicine: Current status and future directions

    J Consult Clin Psychol

    (1982)
  • K Mobily

    Using physical activity and recreation to cope with stress and anxiety

    Am Correct J

    (1982)
  • WP Morgan

    Anxiety reduction following acute physical activity

    Psychiat Ann

    (1979)
  • CP Ransford

    A role for amines in the anti-depressant effect of exercise

    Med Sci Sports

    (1982)
  • DT Campbell et al.

    Experimental and Quasiexperimental Design for Research

    (1963)
  • EJ Doyne et al.

    Running versus weight-lifting in the treatment of depression

    J Consult Clin Psychol

    (1987)
  • MJ Hess-Homeier

    A comparison of Beck's cognitive therapy and jogging as a treatment for depression

    Dissertation Abstracts International

    (1981)

    • Cited by (0)

    View full text
    Copyright © 1993 Published by Elsevier Inc.