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Physical activity and mental health /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Clow, Angela, Edmunds, Sarah, 1975-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Champaign, Ill. : Human Kinetics, 2014.
Subjects:
Exercise > Psychological aspects.
Exercise therapy > Psychology.
Mental illness > Prevention.
Mental illness > Treatment.
Mental health.
Exercise > psychology.
Exercise Therapy > psychology.
Mental Disorders > prevention & control.
Mental Disorders > therapy.
Mental Health.
Ebooks.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • The relationship between physical activity and mental health
  • Physical activity guidelines and national population-based actions
  • Challenges to measuring physical activity in the context of mental health
  • Social class relationships in physical activity and mental health
  • Physical activity and self esteem
  • Overtraining effects on well being and mental health
  • Older adults' physical functioning and mental health
  • The impact of physical activity on mental health in long term conditions
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's disease
  • Schizophrenia
  • Addictive behaviour
  • Exercise dependence, eating disorders, and body dysmorphia.