Toolkit for depression | The Exercise and Depression Toolkit

The Exercise and Depression Toolkit is downloadable via PDF format, and is comprised of 3 parts or can be downloaded all together.

The toolkit is free to download.

Suggested citation: Glowacki, K., & Faulkner, G. (2019, September 1). The Exercise and Depression Toolkit. Retrieved from https://exerciseanddepression.ca/toolkit

Please note: in order to download part 2, 3 or the full toolkit you will need to complete a short registration form that will request information about your professional designation and how you found out about the toolkit. This information is being collected to help understand if the toolkit is reaching the intended audience and how information about the toolkit is being disseminated.

1. The Introduction: This document is a guide for health care providers. It explains what the toolkit is, how it was created, and includes instructions and recommendations on its use.

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2. The Collaboration: This document is for a health care provider and an individual with depression to use in collaboration to discuss exercise and depression. This is a guide for conversation and decision-making.

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3. The Action Materials: This document contains various resources for individuals with depression to use to help get active and engage in exercise. This includes five handouts:

1. Mood and Activity Diary
2. SMART goal setting
3. Weekly Schedule
4. Individuals with Lived Experience
5. Positive statements

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4. The Exercise and Depression Toolkit: This document is the full toolkit and contains all three parts including the Introduction, Collaboration, and Action Materials.