Exploring Exercise as a Vital Treatment Enhancer for Severe Mental Illness

New Study Highlights Physical Activity’s Role in Improving Medication Adherence Among Psychiatric Patients

Apr 16, 2024

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Recent findings from the European Psychiatric Association 2024 Congress reveal that integrating low to moderate-intensity exercise into treatment significantly boosts medication adherence in patients with severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and major depression. This advancement holds promise for enhancing patient health outcomes and r…

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