Professional football clubs could deliver pragmatic physical activity interventions to promote mental health

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (15) ◽  
pp. 1026.2-1026 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Parnell ◽  
Kathryn Curran
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Professional Football ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions ◽  
Football Clubs ◽  
Promote Mental Health

scholarly journals A Facebook delivered, mental health informed physical activity intervention for first responders and their partners: A pilot study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace McKeon ◽  
Zachary Steel ◽  
Ruth Wells ◽  
Jill Newby ◽  
Dusan Hadzi-Pavlovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Time Series ◽  
First Responders ◽  
Multiple Time ◽  
Multiple Time Series ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions ◽  
Series Design

UNSTRUCTURED First-responders (e.g. police, firefighters, paramedics) are at high risk of experiencing poor mental health. Physical activity interventions can help reduce symptoms and improve mental health in this group. More research is however needed to evaluate accessible, low cost ways of delivering programs. Social media may be a potential platform for delivering group-based physical activity interventions. We co-designed a 10-week online physical activity program delivered via a private Facebook group. We provided education and motivation around different weekly topics (e.g. goal setting and reducing sedentary behaviour) and provided participants with a Fitbit. We aimed to examine the feasibility and acceptability of the program for first-responders and a nominated informal caregiver to participate with them. We also explored the impact on mental health symptoms, sleep quality, quality of life and physical activity levels. A multiple time series design was applied to assess levels of psychological distress, with participants acting as their own control prior to the intervention. Twenty-four participants (n=12 first responders and n=12 nominated support partners) were recruited and 88% (n=21) completed the post assessment questionnaires. High acceptability was observed in the qualitative interviews. Exploratory analyses found significant reductions in psychological distress across the intervention. Pre and post analysis showed significant improvements in quality of life (Cohen’s d=0.603), total depression, anxiety and stress scores (d=0.354) and minutes of walking (d=0.549). Changes in perceived social support to exercise and sleep quality were not significant. The results provide preliminary support for the use of social media and a multiple-time series design to deliver mental health informed physical activity interventions for first-responders and their informal caregivers.

Incorporating Exercise Professionals in Mental Health Settings: An Australian Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamish Fibbins ◽  
Oscar Lederman ◽  
Rachel Morell ◽  
Bonnie Furzer ◽  
Kemi Wright ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Premature Mortality ◽  
Health Organizations ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions ◽  
Mental Health Settings

ABSTRACT Low rates of physical activity, in addition to other poor physical health behaviors, contribute to lower quality of life and increased rates of premature mortality for people living with mental illness. Physical activity reduces this mortality gap while simultaneously improving mood, cognitive function, and symptomology for a variety of psychiatric disorders. While physical activity programs are feasible and acceptable in this population, significant barriers exist that limit long-term adherence. Accredited exercise physiologists (AEPs) are best-placed in Australia to lead physical activity interventions for people living with mental illness. Additionally, AEPs provide an important role in improving culture change within mental health settings by influencing clinicians' attitudes to physical activity interventions. Leading international mental health organizations should collaborate and promote the role of physical activity to increase the provision of such services to people living with mental illness.

scholarly journals Deciphering the role of physical activity in stress management during a global pandemic in older adult populations: a systematic review protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan Churchill ◽  
Indira Riadi ◽  
Lucy Kervin ◽  
Kelly Teo ◽  
Theodore Cosco
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Sufficient Evidence ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions

Abstract Background The world has changed dramatically since the beginning of 2020 due to COVID-19. As a result of the pandemic, many older adults are now experiencing an increased and unprecedented amount of psychological stress. Physical activity has been found to be an evidence-based means of combating stress among older adults to promote their quality of life. Studies have demonstrated that those who are physically active experience fewer issues in regard to their mental health, specifically depression and anxiety disorders. Engagement in physical activity may exert a protective influence over stress inducing events and future mental health outcomes. Due to exercise being inexpensive, non-invasive, and effective even via incremental increases in activity level, physical activity interventions should be investigated as a therapy for reducing stress for older adults during the current pandemic. Methods Four electronic databases (PubMed, PsycInfo, Web of Science, and SportDiscus) will be searched to identify randomized controlled trials that evaluate the effectiveness of physical activity or exercise programs as a psychological stress management tool in adults 50 years of age or older. Only peer-reviewed and published journal articles will be reviewed. Post-intervention psychological stress measures in comparison to baseline stress will be the primary outcome of interest. All studies will be assessed for bias using Cochrane’s risk of bias tool. A random effects meta-analysis will be investigated if sufficient evidence of homogenous research exists and the heterogeneity of effect sizes will be tabulated. Discussion This review will determine the effectiveness of various physical activity interventions for the treatment of psychological stress among the older adult population. This knowledge will help inform care aides, clinicians, family members, and older adults themselves of the most effective physical activity interventions in dealing with stress which is relevant to the ongoing pandemic. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42020192546

scholarly journals Physical activity interventions for disease‐related physical and mental health during and following treatment in people with non‐advanced colorectal cancer (Russian Translation of Cochrane Plain Language Summary – PLS)

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 453-454
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Advanced Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Russian Translation ◽  
Plain Language ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Cochrane Systematic Review ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions ◽  
Cochrane Database

This publication is the Russian translation of the Plain Language Summary (PLS) of the Cochrane Systematic Review: McGettigan M, Cardwell CR, Cantwell MM, Tully MA. Physical activity interventions for disease‐related physical and mental health during and following treatment in people with non‐advanced colorectal cancer. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD012864. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD012864.pub2

scholarly journals Tackling mental health: the role of professional football clubs

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 281-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn Curran ◽  
Simon Rosenbaum ◽  
Daniel Parnell ◽  
Brendon Stubbs ◽  
Andy Pringle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Professional Football ◽  
Football Clubs

scholarly journals School-related physical activity interventions and mental health among children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Susanne Andermo ◽  
Mats Hallgren ◽  
Thi-Thuy-Dung Nguyen ◽  
Sofie Jonsson ◽  
Solveig Petersen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions

scholarly journals The Impact of Long-Term Physical Activity Interventions for Overweight/Obese Postmenopausal Women on Adiposity Indicators, Physical Capacity, and Mental Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Baker ◽  
Héloïse Sirois-Leclerc ◽  
Heather Tulloch
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Physical Capacity ◽  
Mental Health Outcomes ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions ◽  
The Impact

Physical activity interventions have recently become a popular strategy to help postmenopausal women prevent and manage obesity. The current systematic review evaluates the efficacy of physical activity interventions among overweight and obese postmenopausal women and sheds light on the behavioral change techniques that were employed in order to direct future research.Method. Five electronic databases were searched to identify all prospective RCT studies that examine the impact of physical activity on adiposity indicators, physical capacity, and/or mental health outcomes among healthy, sedentary overweight, and obese postmenopausal women in North America. The behavior change technique taxonomy was used to identify the various strategies applied in the programs.Results. Five RCTs met the inclusion criteria. The findings showed that adiposity indicators and physical capacity outcomes significantly improved following long-term interventions; however, mental health outcomes showed nonsignificant changes. Furthermore, 17 behavior change techniques were identified with the taxonomy across all trials. The intrapersonal-level techniques were the most common.Conclusion. Physical activity interventions had a positive effect on adiposity measures and physical capacity. Future research should focus on testing the effectiveness of physical activity interventions on mental health and incorporate strategies at the individual and environmental level to maximize the health impact on the population.

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