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– It is “the forgotten medicine”. The best medicine we have to treat the most common diseases that affects norwegians.
It says Hjelle in the podcast, “In the long run”. He is often referred to as “treningslegen”, and has done research on how physical activity affects the brain. In addition, he has written the book “Strong brain with the active body”.
In the book, he writes among other things “had physical activity has been a pill, would all have taken it.”
And the pill could have been extra nice to take now.
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Uncertain future
Koronaviruset and its spin-offs have given many an uncertain life. Several hundred thousand are laid off, many companies fear bankruptcy and the financial future is unsure for very many.
It also shows the numbers of Mental Health, the member organizations for all with mental health problems and their families.
We have had great interest, a doubling compared to the regular. We have oppbemannet and extended opening hours on instant messaging, but the phone is open around the clock, ” says Kristin Bergersen, a communications advisor in Mental Health.
HUGE DEMAND: Kristin Bergersen, a communications advisor in mental health, tells about a doubling in enquiries.
Photo: Mental Health
She tells us that more new have contacted them in the past.
– How does the isolation, quarantine and hjemmesitting the mental health?
– It depends how you have it in the first place. We have several who have called in and said that they have anxiety from before. Now they are better, they have been a part of a community where more sitting at home and are isolated, corresponding Bergersen.
– But many know the fear of it happening. If you have a serious symptom and neither the access to treatment or the visit, it will make the situation worse, she adds.
It is easy that one is sitting much quiet now. To sit still week after week is not good for us. Not for the physical health, and we are concerned for the future. It creates a lot of turmoil, rumination and anxiety among people. Physical activity is more important than before, ” says Hjelle.
Bergersen agree that physical activity helps, however, points out that more people need more help.
– It’s probably not the solution for those who have severe mental health challenges. They must have treatment and a quote. So can physical activity come in addition. Those with lighter mental health challenges, where it will help, ” says Bergersen.
We do not need to be world champions to be isolated.
Kristin Bergersen
16. march, four days after the government launched the strict measures, wrote NRK how koronaviruset creates fear, insecurity and loneliness.
– Some of the most important things we can do, is to take control over the factors we can influence ourselves. When we move, we get up the pulse. And it is the best enkeltmedisinen against depression. It is better than the other medicines we have, ” says Hjelle.
DOCTOR: Ole Petter Hjelle has worked as a family doctor, but now working with to test people for koronaviruset.
Photo: Fredrik Laland Ekeli / NRK
He points out the positive aspects of exercise and physical activity, first and foremost, mentally.
– for The brain and our mental health. Attention gets better, your memory is better, the creativity is better. It applies to all our cognitive functions, ” he says.
Even though the training may not resolve all the problems in everyday life, make it something with all the mindset, believes neuroscientist. Kristin Bergersen agree that physical activity can help.
– Many people have it OK. It is important to keep in mind. It’s OK, we don’t need to be world champions to be isolated.
Read also: How can the quarantine affect you mentally Tested 1.2 million persons
From 2011 to 2015, over 1.2 million people over 18 years of age tested in a study on the relationship between physical activity and mental health. The research was published in the medical journal The Lancet in 2018, and the results show that individuals who exercised experienced fewer days with poor mental health in relation to individuals who are not trained.
“TRENINGSLEGEN”: Ole Petter Hjelle depicted together with one of his patients on the training trip, which he used as a part of the treatment.
Photo: Henrik Bøe / NRK
Hjelle has long worked as a family doctor, and has had many patients with mental disorders.
– To get out is the key. Many I have worked with struggle with dørstokkmila. Everyone knows that it is good to move. I tend to say “give yourself a retrettmulighet. If after five my think it is not good, you can turn the tide”.
– But once they come out, then they turn the not, ” says Hjelle.
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