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- Anxiety disorders.
- Depression - coping and recovering.
- Depression - different types.
- Depression - seasonal affective disorder.
- Depression and ageing.
- Physical activity - it's important.
Related information on other websites
Mental Health Foundation of Australia (Victoria).
beyondblue: depression and exercise.
Mayo Clinic.
Centre for Mental Health Research, Australian National University, BluePages.
References used for this fact sheet
- ‘Depression and exercise’ 2001, Quantum, ABC television, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. More information here.
- Exercise, Black Dog Institute. More information here.
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