Mechanisms Underlying the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Anxiety

Gaudlitz, Katharina; Lindenberger, Brigitt-Leila von; Zschucke, Elisabeth; Ströhle, Andreas

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“…Regarding the underlying mechanisms of physical activity's anxiolytic effect, psychological as well as biological mechanisms are involved. Considering the psychological factors, physical activity as an exposure technique for the decrease of anxiety sensitivity and distraction from negative thoughts and an increase of self‐efficacy and self‐esteem has been suggested (for an overview see Gaudlitz et al). The most intensively studied biological factors include changes in metabolism and availability of neurotransmitters, hormones, and neurotrophins .…”

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“…Considering the psychological factors, physical activity as an exposure technique for the decrease of anxiety sensitivity and distraction from negative thoughts and an increase of self‐efficacy and self‐esteem has been suggested (for an overview see Gaudlitz et al). The most intensively studied biological factors include changes in metabolism and availability of neurotransmitters, hormones, and neurotrophins . Additionally, it is unclear which type of exercise is most effective in the treatment of PD .…”

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“…The most intensively studied biological factors include changes in metabolism and availability of neurotransmitters, hormones, and neurotrophins. [24] Additionally, it is unclear which type of exercise is most effective in the treatment of PD. [25] To date, only one RCT directly compared the effect of aerobic versus anaerobic exercise in the treatment of anxiety disorders; this study found only small and nonsignificant differences; both forms seem to reduce anxiety symptoms.…”

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“…[10][11][12] These factors are summarized in the conceptual model in Fig 1. To our knowledge, the current article is the first systematic review of the mechanisms responsible for the effects of physical activity on cognitive and mental health in young people.…”

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“…6 -9 Despite an increasing number of experimental studies reporting the cognitive and mental health benefits of participating in physical activity, the underlying mechanisms responsible for the positive effects have not been established. [10][11][12] The ability to explain how and under what conditions mental health changes occur may facilitate the delivery of successful interventions. Thus, the goals of the current article were as follows: (1) to present a conceptual model for explaining the effects of physical activity on cognitive and mental health outcomes in young people; and (2) to conduct a systematic review of physical activity interventions that have examined the impact on mental health outcomes and potential mechanisms in child and adolescent populations.…”

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Physical Activity for Cognitive and Mental Health in Youth: A Systematic Review of Mechanisms

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CONTEXT: Physical activity can improve cognitive and mental health, but the underlying mechanisms have not been established. OBJECTIVE:To present a conceptual model explaining the mechanisms for the effect of physical activity on cognitive and mental health in young people and to conduct a systematic review of the evidence.DATA SOURCES: Six electronic databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, SCOPUS, Ovid Medline, SportDiscus, and Embase) were used.STUDY SELECTION: School-, home-, or community-based physical activity intervention or laboratory-based exercise interventions were assessed. Studies were eligible if they reported statistical analyses of changes in the following: (1) cognition or mental health; and (2) neurobiological, psychosocial, and behavioral mechanisms.DATA EXTRACTION: Data relating to methods, assessment period, participant characteristics, intervention type, setting, and facilitator/delivery were extracted. RESULTS:Twenty-five articles reporting results from 22 studies were included. Mechanisms studied were neurobiological (6 studies), psychosocial (18 studies), and behavioral (2 studies). Significant changes in at least 1 potential neurobiological mechanism were reported in 5 studies, and significant effects for at least 1 cognitive outcome were also found in 5 studies. One of 2 studies reported a significant effect for self-regulation, but neither study reported a significant impact on mental health. LIMITATIONS:Small number of studies and high levels of study heterogeneity. CONCLUSIONS:The strongest evidence was found for improvements in physical self-perceptions, which accompanied enhanced self-esteem in the majority of studies measuring these outcomes. Few studies examined neurobiological and behavioral mechanisms, and we were unable to draw conclusions regarding their role in enhancing cognitive and mental health.

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Levels of wellbeing, resilience, and physical activity amongst Irish pre-service teachers: a baseline study

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The current study examines the wellbeing, resilience and physical activity (PA) levels among Irish pre-service teachers. Participants were a sample of 128 higher education students (29% male; 71% female; mean age range 18-27 years old) who completed a self-report questionnaire, using a combination of established instruments for wellbeing, resilience, and PA. Descriptive data revealed that 39.1% presented with low levels of resilience, and 74%were not meeting the PA guidelines for health. One sample t-tests further revealed the sample population of higher education students had lower wellbeing (t (127) = -3.05, p = .003) and resilience (t (127) = -6.48, p = .003) levels, when compared to the population normative data.Results from the existing study suggest that a structured mental health and PA education awareness intervention for Irish pre-service teachers may be warranted, specifically to increase the lower than expected levels of resilience. The existing sample of pre-service teachers are at a critical time of transition, as they move forward into a profession where selfawareness of wellbeing is required at the beginning of their careers to sustain health both inside and outside of the classroom.

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Mechanisms Underlying the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Anxiety

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Aerobic Exercise Training Facilitates the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Panic Disorder

Physical Activity for Cognitive and Mental Health in Youth: A Systematic Review of Mechanisms

Levels of wellbeing, resilience, and physical activity amongst Irish pre-service teachers: a baseline study

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