Depression treatment
Manage depression with a tailored exercise plan and an exercise professional by your side.
Our exercise physiologists can help you get on top of depression by creating personalised exercise plans suited to your situation.
Book a Depression Consult
Enhance your mood
Reduce stress
Increase self-esteem
Symptoms of Depression
Are these depression symptoms familiar?
Persistent sadness or low mood
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities
Changes in sleep patterns, such as insomnia or hypersomnia
Fatigue and lack of energy
Changes in appetite or weight
Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
Physical symptoms, like aches or headaches
You may have heard that exercise has some powerful benefits for mental health, and that’s where an exercise physiologist can play a vital role in helping you manage depression.
Studies have shown that the right kind of exercise can help alleviate depressive symptoms by releasing endorphins and promoting a healthier brain. It’s not just about physical fitness – it’s about uplifting your mood, regaining energy, and taking back control of your well-being.
Speak with our team today to see how we can help you manage and get on top of depression, so you can take back control of your life.
Why is physical activity or exercise important in the management of depression?
Many people seek the advice of their GP and may be referred to a psychologist to treat their low mood. However, the current literature suggests the use of exercise as it provides consistent and effective treatment whilst being low cost. It is our goal to get you into self management so you can take charge and feel accomplished whilst achieving your goals. Talk therapy with a psychologist may be a great option for some people, and we will suggest this in certain situations, but exercise therapy is the current gold standard to treat depression long term.
Overcome Depression.
How to get started:
Book a session
Simply book online or give us a call to book your session.
Initial consult
We'll get to know and understand where you're at in your health journey, and create a plan tailored to your needs.
Get stronger, move better
Manage your condition, strengthen your body and live an active life.
What factors can influence depression?
- Lack of physical activity
- Chronic pain
- Chronic illness
- Grief
- Poor sleep quality
- Poor nutrition
- Dissatisfaction with your personal and work life
What to expect at your appointment
- Thorough initial appointment with history taking
- Physical screening
- Planning and goal setting
- Education on the most recent research, ensuring you understand the appropriate exercise required for improvement
- Self management techniques
- Brief exercise session to lay the groundwork for progressions
Depression treatment FAQs
What type of exercise can help my depression?
Based on the most recent research, moderate intensity cardiovascular exercise has been shown to have the most beneficial and repeatable outcomes for individuals living with depression. It is also important to remember that it is our role to discover the exercises that work best for each person, and to find exercises that you enjoy. By doing this, you are more likely to create a habit that you are able to stick to.
How frequently should I exercise?
In general terms, 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise provides individuals with great overall health benefits. We advise to exercise every day if possible to assist with low mood. If unable to do so, we advise to have no more than one day between exercise sessions where possible.
Can I do anything else to help my depression?
At EP360, we believe in multidisciplinary professional help. As EP’s, we can help affect your central nervous system directly with cardiovascular exercise, strength training and goal achievement. However, it also may be highly important to delve into talk therapy with a psychologist to discover something that may be deep and underlying. We will always suggest other services that may help you, and understand where our professional assistance ceases.
Once I feel better, can I stop exercising?
Though you may have achieved your goal of improved mood, it is highly possible that you may return to your previous low mood if you stop your exercise habits. This is why it is so important for us to provide you with self management techniques and education garnered towards you and your goals. Simply put, it is important for everyone, at any age, living with any condition, to perform some form of structured exercise throughout their life. It becomes more important as we mature in life.
Why am I depressed?
There are many factors that can influence our mood, you may have a singular factor, or a combination of these factors. Feeling low from time to time is normal, and the prolonged nature of low mood is what could be described as depression. If not understood, it is important to discover what the cause may be through your GP. At EP360, we believe in multidisciplinary professional help. As EP’s, we can help affect your central nervous system with cardiovascular exercise, strength training and goal achievement, but it also may be highly important to delve into talk therapy with a psychologist to discover something that may be deep and underlying. We will always suggest other services that may help you.
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