Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy With Exercise Training in Adolescent Females With Elevated Depression Symptoms

Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Combined With Exercise Training in Adolescent Females With Elevated Depression Symptoms

PURPOSE: To Study the Effect of Cognitive-behavioral therapy combined with exercise training in adolescent females with elevated depression symptoms

BACKGROUND: Teenagers are more likely than any other age group to experience psychological issues due to depression, Adolescents have gotten active attention from society for their mental health difficulties since they are a high-level reserve talent stratum in society. Adolescent depression rates have increased in recent years, and "silent killers" are preying on them. Teenagers are more likely than any other age group to experience psychological issues due to depression, Adolescents have gotten active attention from society for their mental health difficulties since they are a high-level reserve talent stratum in society. Adolescent depression rates have increased in recent years, and "silent killers"

RESEARCH QUESTION: Is there is an effect of exercise on depression in adolescent girls.

The interventions start after assessment of depression to know the level of depression by using the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale for Children (CES-DC), and the exercise intervention consist of physical activity combined with Cognitive behavioral therapy. Group - A perform regular physical activity in addition to cognitive therapy, Group - B perform irregular physical activity in addition to cognitive therapy, Group - C cognitive therapy only

Inclusion Criteria:

• 1. Depression adolescent girls 2. All patients should be in school

Exclusion Criteria:

1. obesity
2. malignant diseases
3. psychotic disorders or psychosis.
4. Permanent long-term psychiatric medication