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Physical activity and mental health

Written for students, researchers and professionals in exercise science, fitness and healthcare fields, this book details the factors that influence the relationship between mental health and physical activity as well as the benefits of physical activity in dealing with mental illnesses such as Alzh...

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Other Authors: Clow, Angela (Editor), Edmunds, Sarah 1975- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Champaign, IL Human Kinetics © 2014
Subjects:
Exercise > Psychology
Exercise therapy > Psychology
Mental disorders > Prevention & control
Mental disorders > Therapy
Mental health
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Table of Contents:
  • Relationship between physical activity and mental health / Angela Clow and Sarah Edmunds
  • Physical activity guidelines and national population-based actions / Fiona Bull and Adrian Bauman
  • Challenges in measuring physical activity in the context of mental health / Natalie Taylor
  • Social class relationships in physical activity and mental health / Mark Hamer
  • Physical activity and self-esteem / Magnus Lindwall and F. Hülya Aşçi
  • Effects of overtraining on well-being and mental health / John S. Raglin, Gregory Wilson, and Goran Kenttä
  • Physical functioning and mental health in older adults / Donald H. Paterson and Juan M. Murias
  • Impact of physical activity on mental health in long-term conditions / Sarah Edmunds and Angela Clow
  • Depression and anxiety / Amanda Daley
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's disease / Juan Tortosa Martinez
  • Schizophrenia / Guy Faulkner and Paul Gorczynski
  • Addictive behaviour / Michael Ussher
  • Exercise dependence, eating disorders and body dysmorphia / Brian Cook and Heather Hausenblas

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