PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR MENTAL WELL-BEING
Stephanie Cooper
Abstract
Apply It! After reading this article, the health and fitness professional should be able to: • Understand why providing clients with accessible strategies to enhance mental health is important; • Discuss the vital role of exercise in preventing and alleviating anxiety and depression; • Recognize the importance of balancing evidence-based exercise prescription with client preferences in accumulating meaningful bouts of physical activity to contribute to good mental well-being.
Topics & Concepts
Mental healthAnxietyPsychologyPhysical activityReading (process)Physical fitnessDepression (economics)Medical prescriptionApplied psychologyPsychotherapistPsychiatryMedicineNursingPhysical medicine and rehabilitationPhysical therapyPolitical scienceEconomicsMacroeconomicsLawPhysical Activity and HealthCardiovascular and exercise physiologyMindfulness and Compassion Interventions