title: Physical exercise and improvements in mental health.
abstract: 1. Walking groups provide activity and support for their members. 2. Exercise competes with anxiety and depression and may diminish these negative affects. 3. Most YMCAs provide financial aid by reducing fees for people with disabilities.
authors.affiliation: Amesbury Psychological Center, Amesbury, USA.
authors.forename: Teresa
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Brugman
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ferguson
mesh_terms: D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012112:Residential Facilities; D014481:United States; D014837:Voluntary Health Agencies