Experiences of exercise services for individuals with severe mental illness: A qualitative approach

Regular exercise can be beneficial for people living with a severe mental illness. By better understanding the perspectives and challenges of adults with severe mental illness who are engaged in exercise, we can enhance the design and implementation of exercise programs to better support their mental health and recovery.

Citation:
Austin F, Wright KE, Jackson B, Budden T, McMahen C, Furzer BJ. Experiences of exercise services for individuals with severe mental illness: A qualitative approach. Psychol Sport Exerc. 2025;78.

Keywords:
Adults; Depression; Exercise; Health; Qualitative methods; Schizophrenia

Abstract:
Regular exercise can be beneficial for people living with a severe mental illness. By better understanding the perspectives and challenges of adults with severe mental illness who are engaged in exercise, we can enhance the design and implementation of exercise programs to better support their mental health and recovery.