BookJasper A.J. Smits, Michael W. Otto.
Summary: This therapist guide provides guidance for care providers who want to apply exercise-based interventions to their treatment of patients with mood and anxiety disorders. The interventions described can be applied in a variety of settings ranging from primary care to specialty care in the context of psychological, psychiatric, nursing, or social work settings. Treatment is organised around a weekly prescribed activity programme, with an emphasis on teaching patients strategies for staying motivated and organised in order to ensure adherence to the programme.
Contents:
Introductory information for therapists
Preparing for the exercise prescription
The exercise prescription
Exercise for depressed mood
Exercise for stress, worry, and panic
Therapy issues.