{"product_id":"physical-activity-and-mental-health-9781450434331","title":"Physical Activity and Mental Health","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e With contributions from internationally renowned experts, \u003ci\u003ePhysical Activity and Mental Health\u003c\/i\u003e presents research illustrating how the use of physical activity can enhance well-being and reduce the impact of potentially debilitating mental health conditions. Written for students, researchers, and professionals in exercise science, fitness, and health care fields, \u003ci\u003ePhysical Activity and Mental Health \u003c\/i\u003edetails 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 Alzheimer's disease, depression, schizophrenia, and addictive behaviors. Readers will learn how promotion of physical activity can lead to a greater sense of well-being or act as a medical intervention. Exercise readiness checklists, mental health checklists, and population-specific sample activity plans assist in creating and implementing exercise programs to meet the needs of patients or cl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart I: Introduction to Physical Activity and Mental Health\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Relationship Between Physical Activity and Mental Health \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAngela Clow, PhD, and Sarah Edmunds, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 1. Science of Well-Being \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 2. Relationship Between Well-Being and Mental Health \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 3. Physical Activity as a Complex Behaviour \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 4. Biological Foundations of Effects of Physical Activity on Mental Health \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 5. Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 6. References \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Physical Activity Guidelines and National Population-Based Actions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFiona Bull, PhD, and Adrian Bauman, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 1. Population-Based Approach for Promoting Physical Activity \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 2. Physical Activity Guidelines \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 3. Development of the First National Physical Activity Guidelines \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 4. Current Best Practice in Developing Guidelines \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 5. Global, Regional and National Physical Activity Guidelines \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 6. Implementation and Influence of Physical Activity Guidelines \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 7. Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 8. References \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3. \u003c\/b\u003eChallenges in Measuring Physical Activity in the Context of Mental Health \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNatalie Taylor, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 1. Types of Measurement Information \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 2. Factors That Affect Method Choice \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 3. Challenges in Measuring Physical Activity in a Mental Health Context \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 4. Available Methods for Measuring Physical Activity \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 5. Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 6. References \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart II: Factors Influencing the Interaction Between Mental Health and Physical Activity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4. \u003c\/b\u003eSocial Class Relationships in Physical Activity and Mental Health \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMark Hamer, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 1. Inequalities in Social Health \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 2. Social Class and Exercise \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 3. Nature Versus Nurture \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 4. SES Mechanisms Linking Physical Activity and Health \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 5. Public Health Interventions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 6. Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 7. References \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e Physical Activity and Self-Esteem \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMagnus Lindwall, PhD, and F. Hülya Aşçı, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 1. Multidimensional Hierarchical Model of Self-Concept \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 2. Physical Self \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 3. Global Self-Esteem and Physical Self-Esteem Across the Life Span \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 4. Causality of the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Self-Esteem \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 5. Biopsychosocial Model of the Relationship Between Exercise and Physical Self \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 6. Implications for Practitioners and Researchers \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 7. Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 8. References \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Effects of Overtraining on Well-Being and Mental Health \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn S. Raglin, PhD, Gregory Wilson, PED, and Goran Kenttä, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 1. Paradox of Increased Training and Decreased Performance \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 2. Signs and Symptoms of Overtraining Syndrome \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 3. Treatment of Overtraining Syndrome \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 4. Prevalence and Susceptibility in Athlete Samples \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 5. Early Detection Using Physiological Measures \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 6. Early Detection Using Psychological Measures \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 7. Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 8. References \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Physical Functioning and Mental Health in Older Adults \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDonald H. Paterson, PhD, and Juan M. Murias, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 1. Physical Activity and Mortality \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 2. Physical Activity, Functional Abilities, Independence and Well-Being Into Older Age \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 3. Physical Activity, Cognitive Function and Mental Health in Older Adults \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 4. Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 5. Aerobic Exercise-Training Interventions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 6. Strength-Training Interventions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 7. Exercise-Training Interventions and Cognitive Function \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 8. Exercise Programmes for Older Adults \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 9. Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 10. References \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Impact of Physical Activity on Mental Health in Long-Term Conditions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarah Edmunds, PhD, and Angela Clow, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 1. Long-Term Conditions and Mental Health Issues \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 2. Long-Term Conditions and Quality of Life \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 3. Long-Term Conditions and Physical Activity \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 4. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 5. Diabetes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 6. Cancer \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 7. Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 8. References \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart III: Physical Activity and Mental Health Conditions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9. \u003c\/b\u003eDepression and Anxiety \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmanda Daley, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 1. Evidence Linking Depression and Exercise \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 2. Exercise and Postnatal Depression \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 3. Exercise and Antenatal Depression \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 4. Exercise and Anxiety \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 5. Exercise for Treating Depression and Anxiety \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 6. Exercise Versus Conventional Treatment for Depression and Anxiety \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 7. Promoting Exercise in the Treatment of Depression and Anxiety \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 8. Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 9. References \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/b\u003e Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJuan Tortosa Martinez, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 1. Risk Factors and Pathophysiology for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 2. Need for Interventions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 3. Physical Activity and the Prevention of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 4. Exercise Conditions Effective at Delaying the Onset of Dementia \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 5. Mechanisms by Which Physical Activity May Affect Dementia \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 6. Physical Activity for Attenuating the Progression and Symptoms of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 7. Physical Activity Interventions in Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 8. Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 9. References \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11.\u003c\/b\u003e Schizophrenia \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGuy Faulkner, PhD, and Paul Gorczynski, MA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 1. Schizophrenia and Physical Health \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 2. Self-Report Physical Activity Measures in Schizophrenic Populations \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 3. Factors That Influence Physical Activity in Schizophrenic Populations \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 4. Physical Activity Interventions in Schizophrenic Populations \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 5. Promoting Exercise in the Treatment of Schizophrenia \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 6. Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 7. References \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12.\u003c\/b\u003e Addictive Behaviour \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael Ussher, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 1. Links Between Physical Activity and Addictive Behaviours \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 2. Mechanisms Underlying the Role of Physical Activity in Treatments for Addiction \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 3. Physical Activity Interventions for Addictive Behaviours \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 4. Designing a Physical Activity Programme for Individuals With Addictions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 5. Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 6. References \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13.\u003c\/b\u003e Exercise Dependence, Eating Disorders, and Body Dysmorphia \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrian Cook, PhD and Heather Hausenblas, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 1. Exercise Dependence \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 2. Eating Disorders and Body Dysmorphia \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 3. Impact of Exercise Dependence on Well-Being and Health \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 4. Relationship Between Exercise Dependence and Eating Disorders \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 5. Models of Exercise Dependence and Eating Disorders \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 6. Exercise in Body Dysmorphia \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 7. Strategies for Minimizing the Risk of Exercise Dependence \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 8. Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 9. 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