Physical activity is a key part of optimising and maintaining health for patients with depression. Common benefits reported by people with depression include:
Asking a question such as ‘what do you make of this’ allows some space for people to talk and explore the information rather than asking ‘do you understand?’ which can shut things down. They may already have a good understanding of the benefits of physical activity, so if you’re pressed for time you can ask it like this without patronising them and also offer the opportunity for them to tell you that they know it already.
The least active individuals stand to gain the most from a small increase in physical activity
Every conversation you have with people about physical activity is important in supporting behavioural change over the life course
Download this great infographic showing the UK Chief Medical Officers’ recommendations (2019) for physical activity in adults and older adults
The least active individuals stand to gain the most from a small increase in physical activity
Every conversation you have with people about physical activity is important in supporting behavioural change over the life course
Download this great infographic showing the UK Chief Medical Officers’ recommendations (2019) for physical activity in adults and older adults
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