Physical Activity and Mental Health

A Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body. This is an old saying, but recent scientific evidence backs it up: regular physical activity also benefits mental health. So, how can an active life contribute to the prevention or treatment of mental problems such as anxiety or depression?

«Physical Activity and Mental Health» explains the relationship between mental health and physical activity, highlighting the benefits of the latter as something you can do free of charge and, in general, it has no side effects and doesn't cause dependence. This book puts physical activity into context among other preventive and curative measures and specifies its possible effects on different mental disorders. Finally, it clarifies how it is possible to reach an optimal dose of physical activity when each minute and each step count towards improving your mental health.

May 2024