Kinesiology 2276F/G Study Guide - Final Guide: Dysphoria, Sandvik, Exercise Intensity

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 2276F/G
• Professor: Craig Hall

Document Summary

Can be mental problem (non-clinical) or a mental illness (clinical) Depends on severity c& duration: not all forms of depression reach clinical levels, dysphoria: negative or aversive mood, mild/moderate depression: includes difficulty concentrating, disturbed sleep, changes in appetite, fatigue or loss of energy. Physiological and psychosocial factors interact in response to some stressful event. Some research has focused on biological factors (eg. neurotransmitter deficiencies) but this is an insufficient explanation. Heredity, coping skills, experience, gender, environment, & social support. Depression is often untreated due to stigma of mental illness. Can be expensive & have unwanted side effects. Physical activity could help both prevent and treat depression. Standard classification criteria: diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th edition, research diagnostic criteria (rdc) Research shows a connection between prevalence of decreasing physical activity & increasing mental health problems. Least active individuals have the greatest incidence of mental health problems, including symptoms of depression.