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The document provides an introduction to the relationship between mental health and physical activity. It defines key terms like mental health, physical activity, and health. It also outlines several ways that physical activity is associated with improved mental health, such as reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, and enhancing mood, cognitive functioning, and psychological well-being. Additionally, the introduction notes that while exercise has clear physical health benefits, its effects on mental health remain an area requiring more research.

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Introduction

The document provides an introduction to the relationship between mental health and physical activity. It defines key terms like mental health, physical activity, and health. It also outlines several ways that physical activity is associated with improved mental health, such as reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, and enhancing mood, cognitive functioning, and psychological well-being. Additionally, the introduction notes that while exercise has clear physical health benefits, its effects on mental health remain an area requiring more research.

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Chapter- I

Introduction

1.1 Introduction

The World Health Organization (WHO) define health as a state of complete physical, mental and
social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (WHO, 2017). Mental health
is defined as a state of wellbeing in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can
cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a
contribution to her or his community.[1]

Mental health refers to cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being. It is all about how
people think, feel, and behave. People sometimes use the term “mental health” to mean the
absence of a mental disorder. Conditions such as stress, depression, and anxiety can all affect
mental health and disrupt a person’s routine. Mental health can affect daily living, relationships,
and physical health.[2]

WHO defines physical activity as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that
requires energy expenditure. Physical activity refers to all movement including during leisure
time, for transport to get to and from places, or as part of a person’s work. Both moderate- and
vigorous-intensity physical activity improve health.[3]

Mental Health and Physical Activity is an international forum for scholarly reports on any aspect
of relevance to advancing our understanding of the relationship between mental health and
physical activity. Exercise is known to be associated with reduced risk of all-cause mortality,
cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes, but its association with mental health remains
unclear. Association between exercise and mental health burden in a large sample, and to better
understand the influence of exercise type, frequency, duration, and intensity.[4]

Physical exercise is increasingly being advocated as a means to maintain and enhance good
mental health. In general, findings from research indicate that exercise is associated with
improvements in mental health including mood state and self-esteem, although a causal link has
not been established. Research on acute exercise indicates that 20 to 40 minutes of aerobic
activity results in improvements in state anxiety and mood that persist for several hours.[5]

Mental disorders are of major public health significance. It has been claimed that vigorous
physical activity has positive effects on mental health in both clinical and nonclinical
populations.[6]

Physical activity has been consistently shown to be associated with improved physical health,
life satisfaction, cognitive functioning, and psychological well-being. Conversely, physical
inactivity appears to be associated with the development of psychological disorders.[7]

People who exercise regularly tend to do so because it gives them an enormous sense of well-
being. They feel more energetic throughout the day, sleep better at night, have sharper memories,
and feel more relaxed and positive about themselves and their lives. And it’s also a powerful
medicine for many common mental health challenges.[8]

Regular physical activity was associated with a significantly decreased prevalence of current
major depression and anxiety disorders, but was not significantly associated with other affective,
substance use, or psychotic disorders. The association between regular physical activity and
lower prevalence of current major depression (OR = 0.75 (0.6,0.94)), panic attacks (OR = 0.73
(0.56, 0.96)), social phobia (OR = 0.65 (0.53, 0.8)), specific phobia (OR = 0.78 (0.63, 0.97)), and
agoraphobia (OR = 0.64 (0.43, 0.94).[9]

A growing body of literature indicates that physical activity can have beneficial effects on mental
health. However, previous research has mainly focused on clinical populations, and little is
known about the psychological effects of physical activity in those without clinically defined
disorders.[10]

Mental illnesses are estimated to contribute to 13% of the total global burden of disease.People
diagnosed with mental illness experience significant distress and disability, and the financial and
personal cost of mental illness, including loss of productivity and work participation, is
significant.[11]
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