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Mental Health

Klein Buendel’s (KB) physical activity research seeks to increase physical activity in populations where it can significantly change lives. One area of physical activity research is mental health populations, specifically people with depression.  KB has several ongoing and completed projects involving exercise and depression. The delivery methods for these programs range from one-on-one interventions to Internet-based tailored physical activity programs.

Depression Outcomes Study of exercise

Dose for Teens

The Depression Outcomes Study of Exercise (DOSE) is a National Institute of Mental Health-funded (R34MH082153) randomized controlled trial of exercise as a treatment for depressed adolescents between the ages of 12 and 21. Participants are randomized into either a public health dose or low dose of exercise for 12 weeks. They complete their exercise assignments at Denver recreation centers with a recreational therapist, who works with them one-on-one. This study is recruiting participants through October 2011. More

Dunn, AL, Trivedi, MH, Kampert, JB, Clark, CG, Chambliss, HO. Exercise treatment for depression: efficacy and dose response. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2005:28:1-8.

Dunn AL & Weintraub P. Exercise in the prevention and treatment of adolescent depression: A promising but little researched intervention. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine 2008;2(6): 507-518.