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Gait and depression: New study from the Hohenegg Private Clinic reveals connections
A study by the Hohenegg Private Clinic detects depression based on gait. She examines connections between motor skills and mental health.
Gait and depression: New study from the Hohenegg Private Clinic reveals connections
A remarkable study at the Hohenegg Private Clinic examined the perceptual gait pattern of adults suffering from depressive symptoms. The aim of this study was to find out what differences there are in gait between depressed and healthy people. The survey was conducted until June 2023 and has revealed interesting new insights into the connection between physical exercise and psychological states.
The clinic's researchers not only want to determine the differences in gait, but also take a closer look at the connections between physical reactions, motor skills and brain activity in people with depression. These findings could have far-reaching implications for treatment options for depression and show how complex the interactions between body and mind are.
Details on how the study was carried out
A central finding of the study is that there are significant relationships between different physical parameters such as gait, gait speed, step and speed variability as well as heart rate variability. These parameters can indicate with a high accuracy of 90 percent whether a person is suffering from depression or not. This opens up novel perspectives for diagnosing and understanding depression.
Outlook for the second study phase
These developments are important not only for the clinic itself, but also for the future of psychiatric treatment. It is expected that the newly gained knowledge will enable the treatment of depression to be increasingly tailored to the specific psychological and physical needs of patients. Given the increasing prevalence of depression in today's society, it is more important than ever to question and expand existing treatment methods. Depression is a common mental illness that can affect not only emotional well-being but also physical health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) report, around 264 million people worldwide suffer from depression. This condition often leads to a change in behavior and can also affect motor skills. In recent years, research has increasingly shown that physical symptoms and cognitive function are closely linked, particularly in depressed patients. The Hohenegg Private Clinic has a long tradition in the treatment of mental illnesses and relies on an interdisciplinary approach. The aim of this specific study is to gain deeper insight into the relationships between physical exercise, motor skills and depressive symptoms. The findings could revolutionize future therapeutic approaches and strengthen the role of body-related therapies in the treatment of depression. Mental health has become increasingly important in recent years, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused an increase in anxiety and depression in many people. According to a study by the World Health Organization The proportion of people with mental illness has increased in many countries, with some reports suggesting an increase of up to 25% in the early years of the pandemic. In addition, current surveys show that women are affected by depression about twice as often as men. In Switzerland, the numbers are similarly worrying: According to the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG), around 1 in 7 people will have been diagnosed with depression during their lifetime. It is estimated that only 50% of those affected receive appropriate treatment, highlighting the need for more effective diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.Overall, a promising direction
Background of the study
Current statistics on depression