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Tuesday, April 06, 2010 (12:49:33) |
| Tags : Work Out, Depression, Anxiety, Mental Health Care |
Work out can ease depression, anxiety |
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| Washington: Work out is a magic drug for those with depression and anxiety disorders, and should be more widely prescribed by mental health care providers, says new research.
"Individuals who work out report fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression, and lower levels of stress and anger," says an expert.
"Work out appears to affect, like an anti-depressant, particular neurotransmitter systems in the brain, and helps patients with depression re-establish positive behaviours.
"For patients with anxiety disorders, work out reduces their fears of fear and related bodily sensations such as a racing heart and rapid breathing," she added.
Researchers based their finding on an analysis of dozens of population-based studies, clinical studies and meta-analytic reviews related to work out and mental health, including the authors' own meta-analysis.
The researchers' review demonstrated the efficacy of work out programmes in reducing depression and anxiety.
"Work out can fill the gap for people who can't receive traditional therapies because of cost or lack of access, or who don't want to because of the perceived social stigma associated with these treatments," as per experts. |
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