Routledge Handbook of Physical Activity and Mental Health

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<P>A growing body of evidence shows that physical activity can be a cost-effective and safe intervention for the prevention and treatment of a wide range of mental health problems. As researchers and clinicians around the world look for evidence-supported alternatives and complements to established forms of therapy (medication and psychotherapy), interest in physical activity mounts. <BR><BR>The <EM>Routledge Handbook of Physical Activity and Mental Health</EM> offers the most comprehensive review of the research evidence on the effects of physical activity on multiple facets of mental health. Written by a team of world-leading international experts, the book covers ten thematic areas:</P><UL><LI>physical activity and the ¿feel good¿ effect</LI><LI>anxiety disorders</LI><LI>depression and mood disorders</LI><LI>self-perceptions and self-evaluations</LI><LI>cognitive function across the lifespan</LI><LI>psychosocial stress</LI><LI>pain</LI><LI>energy and fatigue</LI><LI>addictions</LI><