As you all probably know, I am currently a student at Kaplan University. For the past few weeks I have been formulating a research paper about the benefits of physical activity for people with depression. As a Health Science major I am interested in this topic because it is an incredible, inexpensive, effective method of treatment! Did you know that physical activity is an antidepressant that is as effective as pharmaceuticals and other methods of psychotherapy (Bauldauf, 2009)?! Physical activity is beneficial for everyone not only people with psychological disorders!
The reason why I picked this concept for my topic is because I know many people who suffer from depression; therefore, this is more than a writing assignment, it is a personal interest. As a student I know I am interested in medicine, but until now I was somewhat uncertain what exactly my chosen profession might be. My research about this topic has sparked my interest in depression and the various methods of psychotherapy. I am an active individual and I know that I could benefit the lives of many people as a psychotherapist who promotes the use of physical activity in collaboration with therapy sessions as a primary treatment method. I am not saying that the other treatments such as pharmaceuticals and electrotherapy are ineffective and should not be used; I am simply suggesting the use of this new alternative method!
My question to you is: If physical activity is so effective why are people still consuming large quantities of prescriptions and other expensive treatments while there is an effective, inexpensive, natural, potentially fun alternative!? What do you think?
That’s it for now, Cheers!
References
Baukdauf, S. (2009) If the gloom won't lift. U.S. News & World Report, 146(11), 70-75. Retrieved
from Academic Search Premier Database.
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