Exercise and Mental Health

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

Delve into this comprehensive volume that connects exercise physiology, neurobiology, immunology, and psychology to illuminate how physical activity shapes mental health across diverse conditions. Structured for clarity and scientific rigor, this book guides readers from foundational mechanisms to clinical and public health applications.

Key Features:

Foundational Framework for Mind‑Body Processes:
Explores neurocircuitry, neurotransmitter systems, immune function, and neuroplasticity to explain how exercise influences mood, cognition, and emotional regulation.

Lifespan and Acute Effects:
Examines immediate impacts of physical activity on affect, alertness, and executive function, alongside long-term benefits for emotional resilience and cognitive stability.

Clinical Applications Across Disorders:
Applies exercise interventions to depression, PTSD, anxiety, eating disorders, autoimmune and chronic health conditions, highlighting prevention and recovery strategies.

Research‑Driven Insight:
Synthesizes evidence from experimental and epidemiological studies, translating exercise science into actionable recommendations for therapists, clinicians, and researchers.

Multidisciplinary Perspective:
Contributions from experts in neuroscience, psychiatry, sports medicine, and behavioral science create a cohesive, integrated view of physical activity’s impact on mental health.

Ideal for neuroscientists, mental health professionals, behavioral researchers, exercise physiologists, and public health practitioners, this volume empowers readers to implement physical activity as a scientifically grounded therapeutic and preventive tool. Whether writing intervention protocols or advising clinical care, this book offers the depth, precision, and interdisciplinary context essential for improving mental well‑being through movement.