[Physical activity in psychiatry: a practical guide for clinicians on patient communication about physical activity, exercise, and sport].

ABSTRACT: Mental disorders are often associated with a significantly reduced level of physical activity, leading to inactivity rates of 40-86%. This is concerning, as physical activity not only has well-documented positive effects on physical health but also represents an evidence-based, cost-effective, and low-risk treatment option for psychiatric disorders. However, exercise remains insufficiently integrated into psychiatric care, partly due to barriers among healthcare providers and patients. The most common barriers reported by patients include fatigue, uncertainty, and financial constraints, while lack of time plays a less significant role.This review examines the scientific evidence supporting exercise as a therapeutic intervention - "Exercise is Medicine®" - for psychiatric disorders and high

SUBMITTER: Bichler CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12396993 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature