Which of the following interventions used to treat depression has been supported by research findings?
a. exercise
b. support groups
c. music therapy
d. psychocatharsis
A
To study the effects of an aerobic exercise training program on the feelings of depression in an HIV-positive population, researchers used a randomized controlled trial of a supervised, 12-week aerobic training program. At the end of the 12-week exercise intervention, the experimental group showed reductions in depressive symptoms.
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