Table 2. Value of physical activity counselling compared with other types of treatment for mental illness, as perceived by mental health professionals.

	Significantly less than physical activity	Somewhat less than physical activity	Of equal value to physical activity	Somewhat better than physical activity	Significantly better than physical activity
Medication	5.9%	23.5%	52.9%	17.7%	0%
Social support	0%	11.8%	41.2%	47%	0%
Family therapy	11.8%	17.7%	29.4%	41.2%	0%
Social skill training	5.9%	23.5%	47%	23.5%	0%
Cognitive behavioural therapy	0%	11.8%	47%	41.2%	0%
Vocational rehabilitation	0%	29.4%	58.8%	11.8%	0%
Electroconvulsive therapy	17.7%	35.3%	23.5%	23.5%	0%
Bright light therapy	29.4%	52.9%	17.7%	0%	0%