Personal Trainers

We all know that exercise can be good for depression.

But did you know...

• Sometimes it can have the opposite effect
• There are different types of depression, which respond differently to exercise
• Medication may affect someone’s response to exercise
• Certain types of exercise are more beneficial than others for depressed people
• One in five of your clients is likely to become clinically depressed at some stage in their life
• Your role could be very valuable in helping people with depression

Find out more...

The Black Dog Institute has developed a 2-hr seminar for personal trainers to raise awareness about mood disorders, focussing on depression and bipolar disorder. The seminar, Tackling the Black Dog – An Introduction to Working with Depressed Clients aims to:

• Dispel common myths and educate participants about mood disorders (depression and bipolar disorder)
• Examine the role of exercise in the treatment of mood disorders
• Highlight the benefits and limitations of exercise for individuals affected by a mood disorder
• Raise awareness of resources and helpful information for your clients.