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Physical activity and depression

towards understanding the antidepressant mechanisms of physical activity

Kandola, A., Ashdown-Franks, G., Hendrikse, J., Sabiston, C.M., & Stubbs, B. (2019). Physical activity and depression: towards understanding the antidepressant mechanisms of physical activity. Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews 107 (pp. 525-539)

Physical activity can treat and prevent depressive symptoms, but its antidepressant mechanisms are yet to be established. In this review, the authors comprehensively assess key biological and psychosocial mechanisms through which physical activity exerts antidepressant effects, with a particular focus on exercise.

Uitgever(s): Elsevier,

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Aaron Kandola
Garcia Ashdown-Franks
Joshua Hendrikse
Catherine Sabiston
Brendon Stubbs

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