A new review authored by three Canadian psychiatrists aims to help primary care physicians diagnose and manage depression in adolescents. Depression is common among Canadian teenagers and often goes unnoticed. Many family doctors report feeling unprepared to identify and manage depression in these patients. “Depression is an increasingly common but treatable condition among adolescents,” the authors wrote. “General practitioners and pediatricians are well positioned to support first-line assessment and management of depression in this group, helping patients regain health and function.” The article was published on May 29 in CMJ…
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Can physical activity relieve anxiety? The study investigates the potential and pitfalls of fitness as a therapy
In a recent study published in the journal Advances in cardiovascular diseaseresearchers explore whether exercise could be used to treat anxiety. Study: Is exercise a valid therapy for anxiety? Systematic review of recent literature and critical analysis. Image credit: GP PIXSTOCK/Shutterstock.com The mental health benefits of exercise Lifestyle psychiatry recognizes the impact of various health behaviors, such as eating, sleeping, smoking, and physical activity, on mental health. Exercise is a well-known health behavior that provides both physical and psychological benefits. In fact, exercise is now recommended as the primary treatment…
Read MoreAerobic exercise offers benefits for gait and fatigue in multiple sclerosis
Data from a 12-week study evaluating high-intensity aerobic cycling exercise in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients demonstrated improvements in walking speed and ability, as well as significant reductions in physical fatigue. Most importantly, the researchers concluded that this approach may be a valuable rehabilitation method for managing MS-related walking limitations and mitigating fatigue. The study involved 18 individuals with MS who were randomly assigned to either forced exercise (FE; n = 11) or voluntary exercise (VE; n = 7) for a 4-week observation period without intervention, followed from 2 exercise sessions…
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