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If you choose to follow any links to the abstract and/or complete text of the item listed below, you will be leaving the Strategian Web site. If you wish to return to this page from the Web page you are sent to, please use the Back option of your browser. P. Callaghan Exercise: A Neglected Intervention in Mental Health Care? (... this article reports the results of a literature review examining the effects of exercise on mental health and well-being. The author asserts that throughout history many societies, ancient and modern, have used exercise as a means of preventing disease, and promoting health and well-being. And, there is evidence that exercise is beneficial for mental health; it reduces anxiety, depression, and negative mood, and improves self-esteem and cognitive functioning. Exercise is also associated with improvements in the quality of life of those living with Schizophrenia. The author reports, however, [that] exercise is seldom recognized by mainstream mental health services as an effective intervention in the care and treatment of mental health problems -- from the text of the abstract) Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Volume 11, Number 4 (August 2004): pages 476-483. How to find the above journal, magazine, or other publication? See Step 3: Locate of the Information Strategy for details. Questions? Please let me know. |
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