'Not all patients respond to antidepressants or are willing to take them.'
Approximately the same number of people reported an improvement in their anxiety and depression Running is equally as effective as treating some types of depression with antidepressants, according to new research. The groundbreaking study, led by researchers at Vrije University, in Amsterdam, is the first to compare antidepressants with exercise as methods of treatment for depression.
Meanwhile, 82% of those who chose anti-depressants saw the trial through for the whole 16-week period – and were recorded as having more severe depression than those who chose running. Speaking about the results, Professor Brenda Pennix stressed that while running was found to be a positive medication-free option for depression, antidepressants are still an important choice for many. She said: ‘It is important to say that there is room for both therapies in care for depression.
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