Exercise Intervention with Lifestyle Improves Mental Health and Decreases Morbid Thoughts

PURPOSE: Morbid thoughts can increase risk of self-harm or harm to others. We assessed the impact that exercise may have on mental health before and after an educational program. METHODS: Trained facilitators ran an 8-week mental health educational program. Participants met once a week for 8 weeks for a 2-hour program. A mental health test was applied at baseline and at the end. It measured emotional intelligence (EQ), depression based on DSM-5...