A GP's guide to getting patients moving for their mental health
There's now a wealth of evidence to support exercise for mental health
6th November 2018
The evidence-base for exercise as a component of treatment for various mental disorders has rapidly increased over the past decade.
Numerous meta-analyses, umbrella reviews and treatment guidelines from leading international organisations now recommend the integration of physical activity- based interventions as part of routine psychiatric care.
Importantly, around 65% of the general population in Australia are inactive and despite our best multidisciplinary efforts, the proportion of adults in the general population who are sufficiently