LAM: PHYSICAL EXERCISE INTERVENTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH
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Exercise is well known to be beneficial to physical health; however, increasing research indicates that physical exercise is also beneficial to brain health and may alleviate symptoms of mental disorders. This book, written by international experts, describes and explores the theory and practice of exercise intervention for different mental disorders across the life span. Drawing on evidence from basic neuroscience research, and enriched with findings from the latest clinical trials, the work provides clear descriptions of current practice and highlights ways to translate this knowledge into pragmatic advice for use in daily practice. The chapters cover a broad range of conditions including neurodevelopmental disorders, depression, anxiety, psychosis and late life neurocognitive disorders. This book is for mental health clinicians including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, as well as internists, paediatricians and geriatricians seeking a comprehensive and individualized approach to treatment.
- Describes clinically useful interventions based on evidence-based and theoretical findings
- Provides readers with a broad perspective on the best exercise modalities to fit the needs of individuals with different mental health problems
- Advises on the best physical exercise interventions for mental disorders across the breadth of the life span
Specifications
Author | NA |
Edition | CURRENT EDITION |
Year | 2016 |
Publisher | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Binding | HARDCOVER |
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