Prevention and treatment of psychiatric disorders through physical activity, exercise, and sport

Open AccessPrevention and treatment of psychiatric disorders through physical activity, exercise, sportMarkus Gerber, Todd Stull, Malte Christian ClaussenMarkus GerberProf. Dr. Markus Department Sport, Exercise, Health (DSBG), University Basel, Grosse Allee 6, 4052 [email protected] Health, Switzerland Search for more papers by this author, Stull Psychiatry Neuroscience, California, Riverside School Medicine, CA, USA Claussen Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Psychosomatics, Psychiatric Hospital Zurich, Private Clinic Wyss AG, Münchenbuchsee, Adult Services Grisons, Chur, authorPublished Online:August 18, 2022https://doi.org/10.1024/2674-0052/a000023PDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInReddit SectionsMoreHot topics in sports psychiatryIn some regions, such as North America, psychiatry strongly focuses on competitive treating elite athletes [1, 2]. In other German-speaking countries, has developed two ways: the one hand, exercise sport case mental illnesses other. Both are also addressed Sport Exercise Special Interest Group (SEPSIG) Royal College Psychiatrists World Association (WBA), Section Exercise. As shown issue colleagues [3], professionals today identify several fields activities that they consider relevant young discipline.Over past decades, there been a steady increase awareness can play an essential role preventing illness. The number methodically sound studies increased significantly [4, 5]. recent years, knowledge pooled form systematic reviews meta-analyses [6, 7]. meantime, solid basis scientific evidence exists, from which conclusions practice be derived [8]. result, international professional societies now recommend standard therapy [9]. It seen many institutions have moved follow these recommendations [10]. This is positive development, care not only positively affect symptom severity but counteract morbidity mortality patients [11].Adding pieces puzzle bigger pictureGiven background, current Sports explicitly topic disorders. Various contemporary addressed: First, Sousa Martins [12] presents activity program specifically designed community health services. Such initiatives welcome, information still lacking about best way integrate programs into clinical practice. second article, Nahman Holland [13] highlight always healthy. Particularly among with eating disorders, unhealthy practices frequently observed. study shows patient group, risks addressing must carefully balanced against it. third Reimer [14] attempt systematically review regarding effects psychosocial outcomes forensic patients. draws attention fact research specific population its infancy we know far too little how used profitably psychiatry. fourth contribution, Nigg [15] mechanisms influence poorly understood. For instance, it unclear context plays relationship whether being physically active (e.g., parks, forests, rocks, rivers, lakes) beneficial than engaging less “natural” environments laboratories or indoor facilities. A better understanding required, developments show web-based increasingly advertised (see commentary Haller [16] issue). Not surprisingly, received significant boost during COVID-19 pandemic. Due measures taken connection pandemic, people’s freedom movement was restricted [17], reflected stress levels reduced well-being [18, 19]. advantage interventions affected implemented cost-efficiently. However, yet studied much, further needed.A long go: Further unexplored avenuesAlthough field increased, lot “white spots” under-researched areas. Therefore, encourage researchers continue their efforts submit innovative work Psychiatry. lack prospective, large-scale epidemiological association between prevalence/incidence tested [20]. gain insights dose-response relationships ensure moderate-to-vigorous suitable populations. Furthermore, since were established prevent cardiovascular diseases [21], sure apply [22]. We observe few so examined trajectories activity/inactivity associated changes [23]. underexplored area assessment fitness testing While assumed device-based assessments well healthy populations, necessarily questionnaires assess self-reported [24], certain psychological traits cause under-/overreported [25]. Similarly, although at higher risk having poor [26], known tests most addition, required if should become routine [27]. perceive great need explore factors facilitate hinder adoption/maintenance lifestyle. Previous high likelihood fall back sedentary lifestyle patterns once structured come end [28]. We, therefore, hold needed behavioral skills improved foster sustainability [29]. believe measurement evaluation approaches go beyond efficacy deeply investigating patients’ experiences while participating programs. To do this, combination both qualitative quantitative methods seems inevitable desirable. Finally, see compare different modalities figure out types issues. previous compared endurance strength training [30], future detail differentiating endurance/strength [31] examining climbing [32], Zumba dancing [33], paddle boarding tennis. just examples, new avenues waiting explored motivated inspired researchers.References1 Reardon CL, Factor RM. psychiatry: diagnosis medical illness athletes. Med. 2010;40:961–80. First citation articleGoogle Scholar2 T, Glick ID, Kamis D. psychiatrist medicine team, circa 2021. Psychiatr Clin Am. 2021;44:333–45. Scholar3 MC, Imboden C, Hemmeter UM, Iff S. 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