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ForwardMovement for the Mind: Exercise Prescription for Mental Health Disorders
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Target Audience
Healthcare professionals.
Description
The purpose of this webinar is to inform current and future healthcare providers about the use of exercise in managing mental health disorders and how to write exercise prescriptions for select patients with major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.
Learning Objectives
- Review the physiology of physical activity’s effect on major depressive disorder (MDD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
- Identify patients with MDD and GDD who can benefit from exercise prescription.
- Recognize the multifactorial barriers to prescribing exercise to patients.
- Recall the importance of shared decision-making in regard to prescribing exercise.
- Write an exercise prescription for patients with mild MDD and GAD.
Speaker
McKenna Haen
Physician Assistant Student, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Faculty Advisor
Danielle Horgen, MMS, PA-C
Assistant Professor, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Ms. Horgen has reviewed the slides for completeness, clinical accuracy, and recommended action.
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Recording date: February 9, 2026
Date of original release: February 9, 2026
Most recent review/update: February 9, 2026
Termination date: February 8, 2029
Accreditation Statements
- MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this enduring materials activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 AOA Category 2-B credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- Other Healthcare Professionals: This activity is designated for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
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Educational Grants
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
Disclosures
The planning committee member(s) and speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- McKenna Haen - Speaker
- Danielle Horgen, MMS, PA-C - Faculty Advisor and Content Reviewer
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition.
Available Credit
- 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 0.75 AOA Category 2B
- 0.75 CE Contact Hour(s)