Routledge Handbook of Physical Activity and Mental Health: A Comprehensive Guide to the Latest Research and Best Practices

Physical activity is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. It has been shown to have numerous benefits for both physical and mental health. Regular exercise can help to improve mood, reduce stress and anxiety, boost self-esteem, and improve sleep quality. It can also help to reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

Routledge Handbook of Physical Activity and Mental Health (Routledge International Handbooks)

by Panteleimon Ekkekakis

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The Routledge Handbook of Physical Activity and Mental Health is a comprehensive guide to the latest research on the relationship between physical activity and mental health. It offers practical guidance for practitioners and researchers, and is an essential resource for anyone interested in this field.

Contents

The handbook is divided into five parts:

1. Part 1: Foundations
2. Part 2: Physical Activity and Mental Health Conditions
3. Part 3: Physical Activity and Mental Health Interventions
4. Part 4: Physical Activity and Mental Health Promotion
5. Part 5: Future Directions

Part 1 provides an overview of the conceptual and theoretical underpinnings of the relationship between physical activity and mental health. Part 2 reviews the evidence for the benefits of physical activity for various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep disFree Downloads. Part 3 provides practical guidance for developing and implementing physical activity interventions for mental health. Part 4 discusses strategies for promoting physical activity and mental health at the population level. Part 5 concludes the handbook with a discussion of future directions for research and practice.

Contributors

The handbook is written by a team of leading experts in the field of physical activity and mental health. The contributors include:

• Edward McAuley, University of West Virginia
• John Biddle, University of Exeter
• James Gavin, University of California, Los Angeles
• Michelle Mottola, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Catherine Rafferty, University of Limerick
• Adrian Taylor, University of Sydney
• Ulrika Tillman, Karolinska Institutet

Reviews

The Routledge Handbook of Physical Activity and Mental Health has received critical acclaim from leading experts in the field.

"This handbook is a comprehensive and authoritative resource for anyone interested in the relationship between physical activity and mental health. It provides a thorough overview of the latest research and offers practical guidance for practitioners and researchers." — Dr. Edward McAuley, University of West Virginia

"This handbook is an essential resource for anyone interested in physical activity and mental health. It provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research and offers practical guidance for practitioners and researchers." — Dr. John Biddle, University of Exeter

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References

1. Biddle, S. J., & Boutcher, S. H. (2000). Physical activity and mental health. Routledge.
2. McAuley, E., & Gavin, J. (2012). Physical activity and mental health: A systematic review. Sports Medicine, 42(12),955-970.
3. Mottola, M. R., & Cradock, A. L. (2008). Physical activity and mental health: A social–ecological perspective. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 19(2),293-313.
4. Rafferty, C., & Taylor, A. (2014). Physical activity and mental health in children and adolescents. Routledge.
5. Tillman, U., & Ekblom, B. (2016). Physical activity and mental health: A bidirectional relationship. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 26(12),1364-1377.

Routledge Handbook of Physical Activity and Mental Health (Routledge International Handbooks)

by Panteleimon Ekkekakis

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6983 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	600 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE