Regular leisure-time physical activity provides a boost to positive emotions: Individuals who exercise are routinely found to have lower levels of depression, anxiety, stress, and hostility. Moreover, programs of exercise have also been shown to be an effective treatment for depression, with similar findings emerging for anxiety disorders. This entry focuses on the nature of
Exercise can influence how people feel. This observation has attracted considerable research attention in the last 50 years. There are several reasons for this. First, if exercise can improve how people feel, this could have significant implications for mental health. Disorders impacting mood (depression, dysthymia, bipolar disorder) and anxiety (generalized anxiety, phobia, posttraumatic stress) are
This article explores the intricate dynamics of community responses to health crises within the framework of health psychology. In acknowledging the psychosocial impact of health crises on communities, we delve into the emotional, social, and behavioral dimensions, scrutinizing responses such as fear, grief, changes in community cohesion, and alterations in health-related behaviors. Analyzing the multifaceted