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The Open University

Exercise and mental health

The Open University via OpenLearn

Overview

Each year thousands of pounds are spent on medications to treat conditions such as anxiety and depression. These medications often have negative side effects. Exercise is an alternative treatment ...

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Exercise and mental health
  • 1 Exercise and mental health
  • 2 The role of exercise in reducing anxiety and depression
  • 2 The role of exercise in reducing anxiety and depression
  • 3 Why does exercise improve mental health?
  • 3 Why does exercise improve mental health?
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

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