Structured exercise for depression
Practitioner-ledExercise three times a week is moderately more effective than no treatment for reducing symptoms of depression and comparable to a structured talking therapy for depression (CBT) and antidepressants.
What it involves
Do aerobic exercise
Exercise three times a week for at least nine sessions
Keep the intensity moderate for at least eight weeks
Educational information, not a prescription. Any amount named in a study or on a pack is for a pharmacist, GP or qualified practitioner to confirm for you.