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 thepotential 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 clearlysummarized and critically examined for their implications.
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