mental health

Question 1

evidence of biological mechanisms that explaint the effects of pa and exercises on mental health is very ____________

Answer 1

limited
for depression and anxiety, there are some limited data

Question 2

mental disorders include _______ and ___________ symptoms

Answer 2

emotional , behavioral

Question 3

Common mental health disorders include

Answer 3

schizophrenia,
dementia,
depression,
anxiety disorders,
substance dependence,
substance abuse.

Question 4

mental health disorders

Answer 4

Mood disorders
Anxiety disorders
Psychological distress
Age-related decline in cognitive function
Low self-esteem
Eating or exercise-related disorders

Question 5

modifiable risk factors

Answer 5

Physical inactivity
Substance abuse (including alcohol)
Low self-esteem
Distress
Negative lifestyle behaviors,

Question 6

Non-modifiable Risk Factors for Mental Disorders

Answer 6

Age
Sex
Heredity (genetics)
Undergoing traumatic experiences
Chronic medical conditions

Question 7

Clearly, preventing a disease is__________ to treating it once it has been diagnosed (this is a central tenet of public health).

Answer 7

Clearly, preventing a disease is preferable to treating it once it has been diagnosed (this is a central tenet of public health).

Question 8

the best current evidence

Answer 8

to promote physical activity for prevention of mental health disorders.

Question 9

Dunn and Jewell (2010) created a useful framework for conceptualizing existing (and future) studies of physical activity as a treatment modality for mental health disorders.
This framework takes into account the three ways exercise and physical activity may be used with people with mental health disorders:

Answer 9

as a monotherapy (i.e., the sole treatment under investigation),
as an augmentation therapy (i.e., to add to existing treatments such as prescription drugs),
as an adjunct therapy (i.e., having health benefits other than helping to treat

Question 10

Scientific evidence supports the assertion that physical activity lowers the risk of

Answer 10

(1) anxiety symptoms,
(2) anxiety disorders,
(3) depressive symptoms,
(4) major depressive disorder,
(5) age-related decline in cognitive function.
There is also adequate evidence that physical activity is associated with enhanced psychological well-being and a delay in the psychological effects of dementia (USDHHS, PAGAC 2008

Question 11

Currently, physical activity is recommended only as an __________ to other treatment modalities (USDHHS, National Guideline Clearinghouse 2006).

Answer 11

adjunct therapy

Question 12

Physically active adults have lower risk of _________________ (declines with aging in thinking, learning, and judgment skills).

Answer 12

depression and cognitive decline

Question 13

Physical activity also may improve t____________ Whether physical activity reduces distress or anxiety is currently unclear.

Answer 13

the quality of sleep

Question 14

Mental health benefits have been found in people who

Answer 14

do aerobic or a combination of aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities 3 to 5 days a week for 30 to 60 minutes at a time.
Some research has shown that even lower levels of physical activity also may provide some benefits.

Question 15

Regular physical activity appears to reduce symptoms of _________________for children and adolescents. Whether physical activity improves self-esteem is Not clear

Answer 15

anxiety and depression