Physical Activity as EBP in Mental Health

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How exercise can be used as part of management programme for mental health conditions

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Andrea Sturm

Andrea is a neurological physiotherapist from Austria. She has a special interest in Ethics and Mental Health.

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Introduction

Physical activity (PA) and exercise are increasingly being recognised as efficacious components of treatment for various mental health disorders. There is now increasing evidence supporting the inclusion of PA programs as an adjunct to treatment for various conditions for depression, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse. These research results support the inclusion of clinical PA programs within mental health treatment, facilitated by dedicated clinicians (exercise physiologists/physiotherapists) and there are now many examples of successful integration of clinical PA programs within mental health treatment facilities.

Aims

Understand how Physical Activity may contribute to the treatment of an individual with a mental health disorder and learn about related practical exercises and professional core skills for health care professionals.

Outline

This course is made up of videos, reading, forum posts and a final quiz. The course content is split into the following sections:

The Effects of Physical Activity on Mental Health
Physical Activity as Treatment for Mental Health
Core Skills for Mental Health Care
The Role of Exercise in Preventing and Treating Depression
Case Scenario

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

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Physioplus added value to my mental health practice by providing scientifically proven courses that are easily digestible. Thumbs up Physioplus!

JOSEPH MACHARIA KIMANI

Pharmaceutical Technologist

Kenya

A useful course for anyone working with patients who experience mental health disorders, or for their friends and families. This course explains how physical activity is not only beneficial for physical health, but also for mental health without the associated side effects which are often encountered with traditional pharmacological treatments. It reinforces that physical activity is a successful adjunct to the treatment of all mental health disorders, and gives an indication to the type, frequency and intensity of physical activity that is most likely to be beneficial.

Shani Prime

Physiotherapist

United Kingdom

In terms of mental health, I was always somewhat uncertain of where our scope begins and ends. This course truly helped to provide evidence-based information and practical guidelines, which helped set clear borders for me and prevent my usual analysis paralysis. I am also excited about all the current research in the field and am looking forward to information still to come.

Marissa Fourie

Physiotherapist

South Africa

An absolutely brilliant course! It will definitely make me take into consideration the evidence based benefits that Physical Activity can have on Mental Health: it’s about a holistic approach.

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