Giving Blues the Boot: A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach to Using Exercise for Women Who Are Clinically Depressed
| dc.contributor.author | Wiley, Mary C. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-05-08T13:23:23Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-05-08T13:23:23Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2000 | |
| dc.description.abstract | In the United States, depression is the number one public health problem. Over 17.6 million Americans are diagnosed with depression each year. Two-thirds of these individuals are women. Many researchers have demonstrated that exercise is one of the most effective, affordable, and time-efficient treatments for depression, especially for women. The effects of exercise are numerous, ranging from an increase in endorphins and certain neurochemicals to an increased sense of self-discipline, self-esteem, self-mastery, and self-control. A cognitive-behavioral approach was selected by this writer as the first line of treatment in conjunction with exercise. Research has determined that cognitive-behavioral therapy is one of the most effective treatments for clinical depression. The manual created for this dissertation is a step-by-step guide that shows clinicians how to use a cognitive-behavioral approach and a 10-week exercise program to treat women who are clinically depressed. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/3404 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher.institution | John F. Kennedy University (JFKU) | |
| dc.title | Giving Blues the Boot: A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach to Using Exercise for Women Who Are Clinically Depressed | |
| dc.type | Dissertation | |
| thesis.degree.discipline | Psychology | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | John F. Kennedy University (JFKU) | |
| thesis.degree.level | Doctoral | |
| thesis.degree.name | Doctor of Psychology |