@book { , title = {Exercise interventions in the treatment of depression}, abstract = {Depression is a common psychiatric problem affecting millions of people worldwide. Whilst conventional treatments for depression have involved the use of antidepressant medications or ‘talking’ therapies, in recent years the concept of exercise therapy has received increasing attention as a potential alternative or supplementary treatment for depression. Research suggests that exercise interventions can be beneficial for alleviating depressive symptoms in individuals with a diagnosis of depression. Furthermore, it appears that exercise may be equally as effective as the use of antidepressant medications or psychotherapy. However, there are methodological shortcomings in much of the published literature, which may limit the generalisability of findings. There is a need for further well-designed research to clarify the role of exercise in the treatment of depression. Recommendations for future research and practice are outlined in this chapter.}, isbn = {978-1-60876-400-6}, note = {Estimated acceptance and publication dates. We have not been able to establish from available sources whether the publisher would allow the item to be made open access.}, organization = {New York}, pages = {279-312}, publicationstatus = {Published}, publisher = {Nova Science Publishers}, url = {https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1157659}, year = {2010}, author = {Malik, Sumaira and Kit Han Mo, Phoenix and Blake, Holly} editor = {Blake, Holly} }