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| Combining Exercise and Psychotherapy to Treat Mental Health |
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ISBN: 978-1-66846-040-5,
359 pages,
Hard Cover
ISBN-10: 1-66846-040-8 |
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| Copyright: |
2023 |
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| Edition: |
1st |
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| Author: |
Carneiro, Lara; Schuch, Felipe |
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Specialties:
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Mental Health Counseling
, Psychology, Clinical |
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| Publisher: |
IGI Global |
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| List Price: |
$325.00 |
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At A Glance
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Combining Exercise and Psychotherapy to Treat Mental Health evaluates the effects of psychotherapy and exercise interventions in individuals with mental health diseases. The book also addresses psychotherapy and exercise interventions for mental health followed by combined psychotherapy and exercise interventions and provides strategies for maintaining exercise involvement. Covering key topics such as anxiety disorders, psychology, exercise, and mood disorders, this premier reference source is ideal for therapists, mental health specialists, psychologists, industry professionals, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students. Learn more and order here.
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Reviewer:
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Gerald Steckmeister,
PhD
(Boston University)
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Reviewer:
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Gerald Steckmeister,
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Description
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| This book examines health through a comprehensive lens, noting that psychological conditions can cause physical symptoms and that physical treatments can improve mental health conditions. It goes one step further and examines the synergistic effect of combining physical treatments, such as yoga and other forms of exercise, with psychotherapy. |
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Purpose
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| The book examines the literature and best practices of combining psychological and physical interventions to reduce psychiatric symptoms and improve quality of life. It accomplishes this objective by reviewing the literature on treatments and interventions for various conditions, such as anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, and intellectual disabilities. |
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Audience
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| The book is primarily written for academics, researchers, mental health professionals, and students. It meets the needs of this audience through relevant, contemporary references. The book takes care to identify any acronyms and explain technical terms, so the book should also prove to be useful for paraprofessionals, such as peer supporters and chaplains. |
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Features
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| The book covers the integration of physical exercise into treatment of those with several mental health conditions, such as eating disorders and bipolar disorders. Each chapter starts with an introduction to the disorder and then goes into interventions, both psychiatric and physical interventions. Finally, there is a discussion on the effect of combining these treatments, as well as a discussion on future research. |
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Assessment
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| The book is written with a comprehensive view toward holistic health. It discusses these topics in a clear and concise manner, including many relevant and current references. While there are numerous books that discuss the use of exercise and other physical interventions to treat mental health conditions, there are not many that discuss combining these interventions with psychological or psychiatric treatment. |
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