Bouldering psychotherapy reduces depressive symptoms even when general physical activity is controlled for: A randomized controlled trial

Background: Bouldering psychotherapy (BPT) combines psychotherapeutic elements with physical activity (PA). It might be effective for reducing symptoms of depression, but so far, no study has assessed individuals' levels of PA to control for whether positive effects on depression can also be fo...

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Main Authors: Eva-Maria Stelzer, Stephanie Book, Elmar Graessel, Benjamin Hofner, Johannes Kornhuber, Katharina Luttenberger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-03-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844017317784