Discussion: Depression in America

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About one American in ten adults struggles with depression, and the antidepressant medication is one of the various methods used in treating the condition. However, drugs are ineffective for multiple reasons, causing undesirable side effects and increasing the cost of medication. Other effective non-pharmacological solutions are self-managed and would enable the adult patients in rehabilitation centers to manage their depressive symptoms and exercises work as well as antidepressants. It is critical to note that individuals who receive treatment from a primary care setting are mainly provided with pharmacologic interventions and are not equipped with cognitive and behavioral interventions to manage and control moods.
The proposed solution for depression is the use of intense and frequent physical activities. The adults in correctional centers should be educated about non-pharmacologic techniques that may be applied when managing the symptoms associated with depression. The use of structured exercises will be critical in minimizing depression among adults who are at a high risk of mental health conditions such as depression. Researchers have determined that moderate and intense physical activities help generate a happier mood, which is needed to control depression (Grieken et al., 2018). Besides, the use of physical activities helps promote social interaction where individuals with depression have a chance to interact with other people, which provides them with an opportunity to boost their mood. Participation in exercises would help adults in rehabilitation centers take their minds off worries, which is critical in breaking the cycle of negative thoughts.
Additionally, it has been determined that physical activities would be used in helping patients with mild to moderate depressive symptoms....