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• May allow peer

support from
others who
may be having

similar
experiences.

• May need to be
adapted if the
person has

• A group physical activity physical health
intervention provided by a problems that
trained practitioner. make it difficult
to exercise.
• Uses a physical activity • Includes moderate
programme specifically intensity aerobic • May need to be
designed for people with exercise. adapted to
Group exercise depression. accommodate
• Does not directly psychological
• Usually consists of more target thoughts and aspects, for

than 1 session per week for feelings. example
10 weeks. anxiety or
shame which
• Usually 8 participants in may act as
the group.
barriers to
engagement.

• Needs a
considerable

time
commitment.

• Can help with
physical health
too.

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