Archived Exercise Can Be a Very Effective Way to Treat Depression. Why Isnt It Prescribed? (slate.com)
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Archived Exercise Can Be a Very Effective Way to Treat Depression. Why Isnt It Prescribed? (slate.com)
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https://unvis.it/https://slate.com/technology/2018/03/exercise-is-as-effective-as-antidepressants-for-many-cases-of-depression.html :
'So official treatment guidelines in, say, Canada or Holland have more reason to take into account the exercise-as-antidepressant evidence. '
'Here’s the most important thing I learned while writing a book on running and mental health: In clinical studies, regular aerobic exercise is as effective as antidepressants in reducing symptoms of mild to moderate depression. '
'The U.S. health care system famously incentivizes procedures and pills over a holistic approach. '
'Canada, for example, recommends exercise as an initial stand-alone treatment for mild to moderate depression and a second-line, or next-round, treatment in conjunction with other treatments for more severe cases. '
'The U.S. approach is captured nicely on a patient portion of the National Institute of Mental Health website discussing depression. '
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