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Article Check - Depression
When it comes to the undesirable side-effects of an increasingly 'unwired' world, poor mobile phone etiquette is today without doubt the world's biggest collective gripe. Many companies and organizations are now taking active steps to cultivate more socially acceptable use of mobile phones, among them many of the biggest cellular operators and leading equipment vendors.Most, in fact, have now produced booklets on mobile etiquette, and have a policy of asking their own staff to turn off their phones while in meetings. At Harrods's, in London, shoppers are asked politely to turn off their phones as they enter the store. And many entertainment venues now make announcements before the beginning of each performance asking members of the audience to switch off before the ligh
Fortunately organisations like the Mental Health Foundation have been busy promoting the role of exercise. At the start of Mental Health Action Week 2005, the MHF launched a year-long campaign calling for patients with depression to be offered exercise on prescription. There are now many programs linked with the NHS and so as they say for more information, ask your local G.P.
6. Questions to consider before undertaking an exercise routine:
•What physical activities do I enjoy?
•Do I prefer group or individual activities?
•What programs best fit my schedule?
•Do I have physical conditions that limit my choice of exercise?
•What goals do I have in mind? (For example, weight loss, strengthening muscles, or improving flexibility or mood enhancement)
7. Conclusion
Sometimes the most simple common sense solutions are the ones ha
It is amazing how the Federal Trade Commission has destroyed franchising, by selling the industry out to lawyers. We need to have accountability for the regulators and we can start by firing the head of the Franchising Group at the Federal Trade Commission and anyone who has worked in that department in the last 6-10 years. Let me give you an example of what the Federal Trade Commission’s Franchising Group’s policies have made a mockery out of the purest of business models; Franchising.A Judge ruled that the Krispy Kreme franchisor partly contributed to the underperforming franchisees. Many of which are close to bankruptcy, of course it wasn’t the diet craze of South Beach or Atkins, no, it was the franchisors fault? But the franchisor had problems as it expanded to fas
That's the cold hard fact from The Independent newspaper today (Sunday 16th April). The article titled 'Prozac Nation' (Drugs crises: 3.5 million are on anti-depressants. Now ministers want to put Britain on the couch) reveals how GPs are stuck in the middle and forced to prescribe drugs as a 'second best' treatment. With a recent survey finding 9 out of 10 GPs prescribing anti-depressants because of long waits to other mental health services like counselling. (1)
That is a very sad predicament but an obvious question comes to mind (naturally of course since it is my field): but what about exercise as an alternative to treatment?
In the following article I wish to put the case for exercise as one of the safest and most effective treatments for depression by addressing the following:
1. Current state of our mental health
2. Research behind exercise as an effective treatment
3. How exercise can benefit depressed people
4. Supporters of the exercise alternative
5. Who's dropping the ball when it comes to passing on the message
6. Questions to consider before undertaking an exercise routine:
7. Conclusion
1. Current state of our mental health
The figures are nothing short of alarming with anti-depressant prescriptions skyrocketing out of control by almost tripling in the last 12 years from 9.9 million in 1992 to 27.7 million in 2003, costing the NHS now nearly ?400 million - that is a 2000 % rise from 1992. (2)
2. Research behind exercise as an effective treatment
One Harvard study confirming the effectiveness of exercise showed that the relative risk of depression over a 25 year period was 27 % lower for men who played three hours or more of sport a week. (2)
A recent study [09-13-05] carried out by Japanese researchers from Wakayama Medical University supports the use of exercise as a way to combat depression. The study was performed on 49 female volunteers between the ages of 18 and 20 who showed mild-to-moderate symptoms of depression. After eight weeks of participating in the study, the results showed a significant decrease in depressive symptoms in the group participating in the exercise regimen. Symptoms showed no change in the group receiving no exercise. (3)
3. How exercise can benefit depressed people
According to the Mental Health Foundations booklet 'Up and Running' there is a number of ways exercise can assist those depressed:
•For starters we can get a natural high through exercise from a release of endorphins (chemicals that fight depression and increase our sense of joy and wellbeing) body.
•Exercise gives us a chance to meet new people and find support.
•A healthier self image is created through the benefits of exercise and the lifestyle changes that often go with it like more supportive eating.
•Exercise fills a void and creates a sense of purpose. (4)
4. Supporters of the exercise alternative
When the Chief Medical Officer was asked whether exercise could play a role in combating the growing depression epidemic his answer was a resounding yes. He stated: 'Physical activity is effective in the treatment of clinical depression and can be as successful as psychotherapy or medication, particularly in the longer term.' (2)
Television presenter Trisha Goddard, who has a predisposition to depression, says: 'When studies revealed that exercise was a more effective way of handling depression that medicine alone, it wasn't news to me. People often react with surprise when they hear how I've built a daily cross-country run into my life. I'm labelled an exercise fanatic, but I see what I do as a tried and trusted way of living with a predisposition of depression rather than suffering from it.' (3)
5. Who's dropping the ball when it comes to passing on the message
So why isn't this filtering to GPs? With the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) finding that only 5 % of GPs recommended an exercise programme (the Independent article raises no mention of exercise as treatment only Cognitive Behaviour Therapy). Well, for many people the 'what to do?' and 'how to do it?' can be daunting experiences like joining gyms. (2)
Fortunately organisations like the Mental Health Foundation have been busy promoting the role of exercise. At the start of Mental Health Action Week 2005, the MHF launched a year-long campaign calling for patients with depression to be offered exercise on prescription. There are now many programs linked with the NHS and so as they say for more information, ask your local G.P.
6. Questions to consider before undertaking an exercise routine:
•What physical activities do I enjoy?
•Do I prefer group or individual activities?
•What programs best fit my schedule?
•Do I have physical conditions that limit my choice of exercise?
•What goals do I have in mind? (For example, weight loss, strengthening muscles, or improving flexibility or mood enhancement)
7. Conclusion
Sometimes the most simple common sense solutions are the ones har
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5. Who's dropping the ball when it comes to passing on the message
6. Questions to consider before undertaking an exercise routine:
7. Conclusion
1. Current state of our mental health
The figures are nothing short of alarming with anti-depressant prescriptions skyrocketing out of control by almost tripling in the last 12 years from 9.9 million in 1992 to 27.7 million in 2003, costing the NHS now nearly ?400 million - that is a 2000 % rise from 1992. (2)
2. Research behind exercise as an effective treatment
One Harvard study confirming the effectiveness of exercise showed that the relative risk of depression over a 25 year period was 27 % lower for men who played three hours or more of sport a week. (2)
A recent study [09-13-05] carried out by Japanese researchers from Wakayama Medical University supports the use of exercise as a way to combat depression. The study was performed on 49 female volunteers between the ages of 18 and 20 who showed mild-to-moderate symptoms of depression. After eight weeks of participating in the study, the results showed a significant decrease in depressive symptoms in the group participating in the exercise regimen. Symptoms showed no change in the group receiving no exercise. (3)
3. How exercise can benefit depressed people
According to the Mental Health Foundations booklet 'Up and Running' there is a number of ways exercise can assist those depressed:
•For starters we can get a natural high through exercise from a release of endorphins (chemicals that fight depression and increase our sense of joy and wellbeing) body.
•Exercise gives us a chance to meet new people and find support.
•A healthier self image is created through the benefits of exercise and the lifestyle changes that often go with it like more supportive eating.
•Exercise fills a void and creates a sense of purpose. (4)
4. Supporters of the exercise alternative
When the Chief Medical Officer was asked whether exercise could play a role in combating the growing depression epidemic his answer was a resounding yes. He stated: 'Physical activity is effective in the treatment of clinical depression and can be as successful as psychotherapy or medication, particularly in the longer term.' (2)
Television presenter Trisha Goddard, who has a predisposition to depression, says: 'When studies revealed that exercise was a more effective way of handling depression that medicine alone, it wasn't news to me. People often react with surprise when they hear how I've built a daily cross-country run into my life. I'm labelled an exercise fanatic, but I see what I do as a tried and trusted way of living with a predisposition of depression rather than suffering from it.' (3)
5. Who's dropping the ball when it comes to passing on the message
So why isn't this filtering to GPs? With the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) finding that only 5 % of GPs recommended an exercise programme (the Independent article raises no mention of exercise as treatment only Cognitive Behaviour Therapy). Well, for many people the 'what to do?' and 'how to do it?' can be daunting experiences like joining gyms. (2)
Fortunately organisations like the Mental Health Foundation have been busy promoting the role of exercise. At the start of Mental Health Action Week 2005, the MHF launched a year-long campaign calling for patients with depression to be offered exercise on prescription. There are now many programs linked with the NHS and so as they say for more information, ask your local G.P.
6. Questions to consider before undertaking an exercise routine:
•What physical activities do I enjoy?
•Do I prefer group or individual activities?
•What programs best fit my schedule?
•Do I have physical conditions that limit my choice of exercise?
•What goals do I have in mind? (For example, weight loss, strengthening muscles, or improving flexibility or mood enhancement)
7. Conclusion
Sometimes the most simple common sense solutions are the ones ha
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3. How exercise can benefit depressed people
According to the Mental Health Foundations booklet 'Up and Running' there is a number of ways exercise can assist those depressed:
•For starters we can get a natural high through exercise from a release of endorphins (chemicals that fight depression and increase our sense of joy and wellbeing) body.
•Exercise gives us a chance to meet new people and find support.
•A healthier self image is created through the benefits of exercise and the lifestyle changes that often go with it like more supportive eating.
•Exercise fills a void and creates a sense of purpose. (4)
4. Supporters of the exercise alternative
When the Chief Medical Officer was asked whether exercise could play a role in combating the growing depression epidemic his answer was a resounding yes. He stated: 'Physical activity is effective in the treatment of clinical depression and can be as successful as psychotherapy or medication, particularly in the longer term.' (2)
Television presenter Trisha Goddard, who has a predisposition to depression, says: 'When studies revealed that exercise was a more effective way of handling depression that medicine alone, it wasn't news to me. People often react with surprise when they hear how I've built a daily cross-country run into my life. I'm labelled an exercise fanatic, but I see what I do as a tried and trusted way of living with a predisposition of depression rather than suffering from it.' (3)
5. Who's dropping the ball when it comes to passing on the message
So why isn't this filtering to GPs? With the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) finding that only 5 % of GPs recommended an exercise programme (the Independent article raises no mention of exercise as treatment only Cognitive Behaviour Therapy). Well, for many people the 'what to do?' and 'how to do it?' can be daunting experiences like joining gyms. (2)
Fortunately organisations like the Mental Health Foundation have been busy promoting the role of exercise. At the start of Mental Health Action Week 2005, the MHF launched a year-long campaign calling for patients with depression to be offered exercise on prescription. There are now many programs linked with the NHS and so as they say for more information, ask your local G.P.
6. Questions to consider before undertaking an exercise routine:
•What physical activities do I enjoy?
•Do I prefer group or individual activities?
•What programs best fit my schedule?
•Do I have physical conditions that limit my choice of exercise?
•What goals do I have in mind? (For example, weight loss, strengthening muscles, or improving flexibility or mood enhancement)
7. Conclusion
Sometimes the most simple common sense solutions are the ones ha
At times there seems to be no hope for the debt that a person finds themselves in. When jobs are lost and hope is low, there is little that can cheer a person up. Most often a person falls into a position where they cannot pay their bills because of some kind of loss, such as a job or perhaps an illness that has kept them from working. The sad fact is that most creditors care very little about the actual people they are dealing with and more about the money they are losing.With that in mind it is no surprise that they will start to add on the fees and such when the payments are late or do not come at all. That means that the debt that was already there is increased making it more difficult to make ends meet. This is where bad credit debt consolidation comes into pl
Television presenter Trisha Goddard, who has a predisposition to depression, says: 'When studies revealed that exercise was a more effective way of handling depression that medicine alone, it wasn't news to me. People often react with surprise when they hear how I've built a daily cross-country run into my life. I'm labelled an exercise fanatic, but I see what I do as a tried and trusted way of living with a predisposition of depression rather than suffering from it.' (3)
5. Who's dropping the ball when it comes to passing on the message
So why isn't this filtering to GPs? With the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) finding that only 5 % of GPs recommended an exercise programme (the Independent article raises no mention of exercise as treatment only Cognitive Behaviour Therapy). Well, for many people the 'what to do?' and 'how to do it?' can be daunting experiences like joining gyms. (2)
Fortunately organisations like the Mental Health Foundation have been busy promoting the role of exercise. At the start of Mental Health Action Week 2005, the MHF launched a year-long campaign calling for patients with depression to be offered exercise on prescription. There are now many programs linked with the NHS and so as they say for more information, ask your local G.P.
6. Questions to consider before undertaking an exercise routine:
•What physical activities do I enjoy?
•Do I prefer group or individual activities?
•What programs best fit my schedule?
•Do I have physical conditions that limit my choice of exercise?
•What goals do I have in mind? (For example, weight loss, strengthening muscles, or improving flexibility or mood enhancement)
7. Conclusion
Sometimes the most simple common sense solutions are the ones ha
First and very important it’s an absolute must that you keep your business finances separate from your personal finances. I recommend having 2-3 credit cards that you use for business purchases only.Yes I’m a big fan of credit cards as long as you pay them off monthly. If you don’t plan on paying off your business credit cards monthly, then you should plan for many headaches. That’s all I’m going to say about that. Get just about any book on responsibly managing your finances from Amazon or your favorite bookstore and the author will say the same thing. Paying off your credit cards every month is just as important for your business as it is for your personal finances.I also highly recommend getting some type of financial software as soon as possible. I started ou
Fortunately organisations like the Mental Health Foundation have been busy promoting the role of exercise. At the start of Mental Health Action Week 2005, the MHF launched a year-long campaign calling for patients with depression to be offered exercise on prescription. There are now many programs linked with the NHS and so as they say for more information, ask your local G.P.
6. Questions to consider before undertaking an exercise routine:
•What physical activities do I enjoy?
•Do I prefer group or individual activities?
•What programs best fit my schedule?
•Do I have physical conditions that limit my choice of exercise?
•What goals do I have in mind? (For example, weight loss, strengthening muscles, or improving flexibility or mood enhancement)
7. Conclusion
Sometimes the most simple common sense solutions are the ones hardest to implement. Today we face epidemics like depression, obesity and preventable diseases and the need for regular exercise message is now greater than ever. Having been involved in teaching and prescribing exercise for over 10 years I have no doubt that regular exercise is one of the most powerful tools in overcoming depression, and promoting health and wellbeing. So naturally it is my drug of choice!
References
(1) Prozac Nation, Jamie Doward, The Independent, 16th April, 2006
(2) GPs ignore 'sport not pill' advice for depression, Francis Elliot and Sophie Goodchild, The Observer, 27th March 2005
(3) Effects of physical exercise on depression, neuroendocrine stress hormones and physiological fitness in adolescent females with depressive symptoms, Eur J Public Health, 2006 Apr;16(2):179-84
(4) Up and Running, Mental Health Foundation, www.mentalhealth.org.uk/html/content/exercisedepressionbooklet_patient.pdf
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