%0 Journal Article
%T The Effects of a Single Bout of Exercise on Mood and Self-Esteem in Clinically Diagnosed Mental Health Patients
%A Naomi J. Ellis
%A Jason A. Randall
%A Grant Punnett
%J Open Journal of Medical Psychology
%P 81-85
%@ 2165-9389
%D 2013
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojmp.2013.23013
%X <b><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: ; FONT-SIZE: 10pt\" ?=\"\">Objectives:</span></b><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: ; FONT-SIZE: 10pt\" ?=\"\"> Research has highlighted the importance of regular exercise within the general population and mental health groups in regard to mood and self-esteem, as well as single bout exercise within the general population. However, research into single bout exercise in mental health population is lacking. This study investigated the impact of a single bout of exercise, on mood and self-esteem, in patients with a wider clinical mental health diagnosis. <b>Design: </b>A quantitative questionnaire was completed immediately pre and post a single, 45 minute bout of moderate intensity exercise<b>, </b>consisting of the Brunel Universal Mood States (BRUMS) questionnaire and the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale (RSE).<b> Methods: </b>Participants attending a mental health hospital with a clinical mental health diagnosis (N</span><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: ; FONT-SIZE: 10pt\" ?=\"\"> </span><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: ; FONT-SIZE: 10pt\" ?=\"\">=</span><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: ; FONT-SIZE: 10pt\" ?=\"\"> </span><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: ; FONT-SIZE: 10pt\" ?=\"\">54) completed the questionnaire. Information regarding physical activity levels, mental health diagnosis and length of hospital stay w</span><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: ; FONT-SIZE: 10pt\" ?=\"\">ere</span><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: ; FONT-SIZE: 10pt\" ?=\"\"> collated.<b> Results: </b>A significant improvement was identified on the RSE as well as the BRUMS (depression, anger, confusion, anxious tension and vigour) over time. <b>Conclusion: </b>The<b> </b>significant findings highlight the importance of exercise promotion within this population group, and the potentially beneficial role that a single bout of exercise can have on mood and self-esteem in patients experiencing mental health problems.</span>
%K Clinical
%K Exercise
%K Health
%K Mental Health
%K Mood
%K Self-Esteem
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=34001