Exercise, health and mental health : emerging relationships
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Exercise, health and mental health : emerging relationships
Routledge, 2005
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- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Exercise, Health and Mental Health provides an introduction to this emerging field and a platform for future research and practice. Written by internationally acclaimed exercise, health and medical scientists, it is the first systematic review of the evidence for the potential role of exercise in:
treating and managing mental health problems including dementia, schizophrenia, drug and alcohol dependence
coping with chronic clinical conditions including cancer, heart disease and HIV/AIDS
enhancing well-being in the general population - by improving sleep, assisting in smoking cessation, and as a way of addressing broader social issues such as anti-social behaviour.
Adopting a consistent and accessible format, the research findings for each topic are clearly summarized and critically examined for their implications.
Table of Contents
1. Exercise and Mental Health Promotion 2. Physical Activity and Dementia 3. Exercise as an Adjunct Treatment for Schizophrenia 4. Exercise Interventions in Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation 5. The Role of Exercise in Recovery from Heart Failure 6. Exercise and Psychological Well-Being for Individuals with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) 7. Exercise and Quality of Life in Cancer Survivors 8. Effects of Exercise on Smoking Cessation and Coping with Withdrawal Symptoms and Nicotine Cravings 9. Physical Activity and Sleep 10. Sport, Social Inclusion and Crime Reduction 11. From Emerging Relationships to the Future Role of Exercise in Mental Health Promotion
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