Depressed people and physical exercise

Abstract

Depression is a mental disorder that is increasing each year, according to statistics over the world. Sports has become a good method to prevent and encourage the treatment of the mental disorder. The aim of this article to determine the benefits of sports in the treatment of depression. Method: The information was taken from Science Direct with the keywords (depression or mental disorders) and (physical exercise OR physical activity). The information was analyzed through systematic literature analysis. It was given priority to articles, that were published in the last 5 years. The number of the total articles was 498 which is related to the objective of this investigation. From 498 articles 24 were selected to develop the research. Results: Sports, according to studies, help people who have depression synthons. Conclusion: Physical exercise is a method, which can prevent and help medical treatment, however, it is necessary to increase the research in this area.