Environmental Neuroscience

Master the Science of Exercise and Mental Health: Transform Well‑Being Through Evidence‑Based Activity

Delve into this essential volume connecting exercise physiology, neuroscience, immunology, and psychology to illuminate how physical activity shapes mental health. Designed for both research and clinical application, this book guides readers from foundational mechanisms through therapeutic strategies.

Key Features:

Foundational Mechanisms: Explores neurocircuitry, neurotransmitter changes, immune function, and neuroplasticity to explain how exercise positively influences mood, cognition, and emotional regulation.
Immediate and Long‑Term Effects: Examines acute impacts of physical activity on mood, alertness, and cognitive performance, alongside lasting benefits like resilience, emotional stability, and cognitive preservation.
Clinical Applications: Applies intervention strategies to treat and prevent common disorders including depression, PTSD, anxiety, eating disorders, and chronic health conditions. Offers both preventative and recovery-focused exercise frameworks.
Evidence‑Based Practice: Synthesizes findings from experimental studies, population-level research, and clinical trials to translate exercise science into practical, actionable recommendations for clinicians and wellness specialists.
Interdisciplinary Insight: Contributions from experts in neuroscience, sports medicine, psychology, psychiatry, and public health create a cohesive, multi-angled narrative on movement and mental wellness.

Ideal for neuroscientists, mental health professionals, behavioral researchers, exercise physiologists, and public health practitioners, this volume provides the scientific depth and practical context needed to implement physical activity as a therapeutic and preventive tool for mental health.