Treating Depression With Physical Exercise

An Internet-administered, Therapist-supported Physical Exercise Program for the Treatment of Depression

The purpose of the study is to investigate the effects of an internet-administered, therapist-assisted physical exercise program for the treatment of depression.

Previous research has found promising results regarding physical exercise as treatment of depression. This study will test a 9 week, internet-administered, therapist-assisted physical exercise program.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Satisfy DSM-IV criteria for depression
• Living in Sweden and being able to read Swedish
• Access to computer with internet connection

Exclusion Criteria:

• Currently receiving other psychological treatment
• Non-stable use of psychoactive medication
• Deemed to suffer from a too severe depression, or being suicidal
• Deemed to suffer from other psychological disorder, e.g. psychosis, bipolarity etc.