The effects of physical activity on depressive symptomatology and perceived mental health in low-active, community-dwelling older adults

Asmita Patel, Justin W. L. Keogh, Grant M. Schofield, Gregory S. Kolt

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Abstract

![CDATA[The Green Prescription (a primary care physical activity scripting programme) is efficacious in increasing physical activity, however, little is known about the possible mental health benefits of the Green Prescription programme. This study examined the effect that physical activity delivered via two different versions of the Green Prescription had on depressive symptomatology and general mental health functioning over a 12-month period in non-depressed, low-active community-dwelling older adults who have two of the risk factors for late life depression: a sedentary lifestyle and the existence of at least one chronic health condition.]]
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication11th Scientific Conference of the Australasian Society for Behavioural Health and Medicine: Health Behaviours: Connecting Individuals and Communities, 12-14 February 2014, Auckland, New Zealand
PublisherAustralasian Society for Behavioural Health and Medicine
Pages67-67
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 2014
EventAustralasian Society for Behavioural Health and Medicine. Scientific Conference -
Duration: 1 Jan 2014 → …

Conference

ConferenceAustralasian Society for Behavioural Health and Medicine. Scientific Conference
Period1/01/14 → …

Keywords

  • older people
  • exercise
  • mental health

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