Physical Activity, Psychopathology, and Quality of Life in People With Psychotic or Affective Disorders

The Relationships Between Physical Activity, Psychopathological Symptoms, and Health-Related Quality of Life in People Diagnosed With Psychotic or Affective Disorders

This longitudinal observational study tests the associations between physical activity, health-related quality of life, and psychopathology symptoms among people diagnosed with schizophrenia or diagnosed with affective disorders. It was assumed that higher levels of physical activity at baseline will be related to better quality of life (across physical, social, and psychological domains), and lower psychopathology symptoms (positive and negative symptoms of psychosis, general psychopathology, and depression severity) at 6-week follow-up measurement. Adult participants with a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder or a diagnosis of an affective disorder will be enrolled.

Inclusion Criteria:

- a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder or affective disorder

Exclusion Criteria:

• major cognitive deficits, indicated by total scores > 8 points, obtained with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Scale at baseline