title: Exercise and mental health.
abstract: This paper reviews the mood altering properties of exercise and its potential in the prevention and treatment of mental disorders. The role of the brain monoamines, opioid peptides, the sympathetic nervous system, and cognitive behavioural theory as mediating pathways for the psychological benefits of exercise is critically examined. Clinical trials on exercise are reviewed and suggestions are made for future research in this field.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001921:Brain / Q000378:metabolism; D003071:Cognition / Q000502:physiology; D004723:Endorphins / Q000502:physiology; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D008603:Mental Health; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000378:metabolism; D051381:Rats
chemical_list: D004723:Endorphins; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents