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Date of Award
Spring 2024
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Jaime Shaffer
Abstract
Depression is a devastating mental health condition affecting millions worldwide. Pharmaceutical treatments, such as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), have been used as first-line treatments for depression. However, there is a growing body of evidence suggesting that exercise can be a highly effective and holistic alternative. This article explores the efficacy of exercise as a treatment option compared to SSRIs. For Physician Assistants (PA), exercise can be a more holistic and patient-centered approach to depression treatment.
Recommended Citation
Lee, Edward, "Exercise as an Alternative to SSRIs for Mild to Moderate Depression" (2024). Capstone Showcase. 46.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2024/pa/46
Exercise as an Alternative to SSRIs for Mild to Moderate Depression
Depression is a devastating mental health condition affecting millions worldwide. Pharmaceutical treatments, such as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), have been used as first-line treatments for depression. However, there is a growing body of evidence suggesting that exercise can be a highly effective and holistic alternative. This article explores the efficacy of exercise as a treatment option compared to SSRIs. For Physician Assistants (PA), exercise can be a more holistic and patient-centered approach to depression treatment.