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Exercise And Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review, Jason Sarff
Exercise And Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review, Jason Sarff
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
This study examined the role of exercise as a moderator of executive functioning for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Specifically, the hypothesis that exercise enhances the executive functioning of children with ADHD and promotes enhanced wellbeing was explored. Topics examined included the type of exercise, duration, severity, and other critical factors that play a role in the efficacy of exercise as a possible adjunct intervention for children with ADHD. A systematic review was utilized to identify literature from the SocINDEX and PsycInfo databases, with a variety of search terms utilized to identify articles exploring the impact of exercise on …
Benefits Of Exercise For Individuals In Remission From Substance Use Disorders, Tiffany Amdahl
Benefits Of Exercise For Individuals In Remission From Substance Use Disorders, Tiffany Amdahl
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
This study sought to explore how physical exercise impacts individuals in early remission from substance use disorders and explored which exercise interventions might be particularly conducive to supporting sustained remission. The purpose of this exploratory, qualitative study is to gain insight regarding the impact of exercise on early recovery from a substance use disorder. Qualitative interviews were conducted specifically by asking questions regarding an individual’s involvement with exercise in early recovery and throughout remission, in what setting or settings exercise took place, types of exercise programs utilized, how exercise impacted mental and physical health from respondents’ perspectives, and to what …
Improving Mental Illness Recovery Utilizing Exercise Through Assertive Community Treatment Teams, Tami Wesselink
Improving Mental Illness Recovery Utilizing Exercise Through Assertive Community Treatment Teams, Tami Wesselink
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams are designed to be an all-inclusive delivery of services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. The purpose of this study is to gain a greater understanding of the benefits of exercise in the recovery of individuals with mental illness receiving services from ACT teams. There are currently 26 ACT teams in the State of Minnesota. Through 11 face-to-face interviews and eight written responses to interview questions, five themes developed: (a) The Role and Influence of Team Leads on Exercise, (b) Why individuals on Assertive Community Treatment Teams are Exercising, (c) How Incentives and …