Exercise and mental health

This video examines the research and scientific information surrounding the benefits exercise can have on students’ mental health.

This video was made by McMaster University students Kulsum Saeed, Joel Purvis, Isfandyar Menon and Dominic Wozniak in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program.

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This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your health care provider for Information about your health.

References:

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Da Silva, M. A., Singh-Manoux, A., Brunner, E. J., Kaffashian, S., Shipley, M. J., Kivimäki, M., & Nabi, H. (2012). Bidirectional association between physical activity and symptoms of anxiety and depression: the Whitehall II study. European journal of epidemiology, 27(7), 537-546.

Exercise and Depression. WebMD. Date Accessed: October 20, 2017. Retrieved from: https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/exercise-depression#1

Physical Activity Reduces Stress. Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Date accessed: October 20, 2017. Retrieved from: https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/related-illnesses/other-related-conditions/stress/physical-activity-reduces-st

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