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Depression in adults: treatment and management (NG222)

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TTreatment reatment How is this delivHow is this delivered? ered? KKeey features y features
about about

• In more severe

depression, the
potential
advantages of

providing other
treatment choices
with more
therapist contact
should be carefully

considered first.
• A group physical activity
intervention provided by a • May allow peer
trained practitioner. support from

others who are
• Uses a physical activity • Includes moderate may be having
programme specifically intensity aerobic similar

designed for people with exercise.
Group exercise depression. experiences.
• Does not directly

• Usually consists of more target thoughts and • May need to be
adapted if the
than 1 session per week feelings. person has
for 10 weeks.
physical health

• Usually 8 participants in problems that
the group. prevent exercise.

• May need to be

adapted to
accommodate
psychological

aspects, for
example anxiety or
shame which may
act as barriers to
engagement.

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