title: An exercise prescription primer for people with depression.
abstract: A substantial body of evidence supports the value of exercise in the treatment of people with depression. The guidelines for exercise prescription, however, are limited, and based on those developed for healthy populations. This article explores the evidence for exercise in the treatment of depression and the role mental health nurses may play in the delivery of this information. A model of exercise prescription is put forward based on the available evidence and taking into account the challenges faced by mental health nurses and people with depression.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Health and Social Science Research, Centre for Mental Health Nursing Innovation, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia. r.stanton@cqu.edu.au
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Stanton
authors.forename: Brenda M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Happell
mesh_terms: D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D015444:Exercise / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D055656:Prescriptions / Q000451:nursing*; D055070:Resistance Training