Introductory information for therapists -- Preparing for the exercise prescription -- The exercise prescription -- Exercise for depressed mood -- Exercise for stress, worry, and panic -- Therapy issues
Summary
This therapist guide provides guidance for care providers who want to apply exercise-based interventions to their treatment of patients with mood and anxiety disorders. The interventions described can be applied in a variety of settings ranging from primary care to specialty care in the context of psychological, psychiatric, nursing, or social work settings. Treatment is organised around a weekly prescribed activity programme, with an emphasis on teaching patients strategies for staying motivated and organised in order to ensure adherence to the programme
