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Effects of Exercise on Youth Depression

Mental health, the mind and behaviour | Staying healthy and caring at home

The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health
The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

A webinar recording from July 2024

  • Date (DD-MM-YYYY)

    18-06-2025 to 18-06-2026

    Available on-demand until 18th June 2026

  • Cost

    Free

  • Education type

    Virtual

  • CPD subtype

    On-demand

Description

In this talk, Nicholas Fabiano explores the relationship between exercise and depression in children and adolescents. He discusses the epidemiology and presentation of depression, the impact of sedentary behavior, the benefits of exercise, and its effects on suicide and suicidal behaviors. The video also delves into the potential antidepressant mechanisms of exercise and offers practical recommendations for implementation.

Learning Objectives

  • To understand the presentation of depression in children and adolescents.
  • To understand the antidepressant effects of exercise and their mechanisms. 
  • To learn how to "prescribe" exercise to patients. 

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