Physical activity and depression: Towards understanding the antidepressant mechanisms of physical activity

•Engaging in physical activity can reduce depressive symptoms.•Exercise stimulates several neuroplastic processes implicated in depression.•It also reduces inflammation and increases resilience to oxidative and physiological stress.•Exercise promotes self-esteem, social support and self-efficacy.•Un...

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Published in:	Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews Vol. 107; pp. 525 - 539
Main Authors:	Kandola, Aaron, Ashdown-Franks, Garcia, Hendrikse, Joshua, Sabiston, Catherine M., Stubbs, Brendon
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2019
Subjects:	Antidepressive Agents - therapeutic use BDNF Depression Depression - drug therapy Depression - psychology Depressive Disorder - drug therapy Depressive Disorder - psychology Exercise Exercise - psychology Hippocampus HPA Humans Inflammation Mental health Neuronal Plasticity - drug effects Neuronal Plasticity - physiology Neuroplasticity Non-pharmacological Oxidative stress Self-efficacy Self-esteem Social Support Stress Neuroplasticity Oxidative stress BDNF Mental health Depression Inflammation Stress Exercise Self-efficacy HPA Self-esteem Non-pharmacological Hippocampus Social support
ISSN:	0149-7634, 1873-7528, 1873-7528
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