Posted by SLS on April 7, 2006, at 21:57:18
In reply to Re: Drugs versus Psychotherapy - Backlash?, posted by linkadge on April 7, 2006, at 21:23:02
I just don't think it is justified to have someone with severe depression (MDD) forego all other treatments and commit to a trial of exercise that lasts for weeks or months. That's what we are talking about here. We aren't debating the desirability of exercise in general. We are not even speaking about the efficacy of exercise as an adjunct to other treatments. The question at hand is whether or not exercise alone is as effective as pharmacotherapy in the treatment of moderate to severe major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder. Right now, I don't think it is.
- Scott
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