The Complete Guide to Physical Activity and Mental Health (Complete Guides) - Softcover

Lawrence, Debbie; Bolitho, Sarah

9781408140215: The Complete Guide to Physical Activity and Mental Health (Complete Guides)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1408140217 ISBN 13: 9781408140215

Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd, 2011

The Complete Guide to Physical Activity and Mental Health is a practical guide for fitness instructors working with clients with mental health issues. It looks at the signs and symptoms, treatment plans and how to approach developing an exercise programme for a range of mental health conditions. From depression, stress, anxiety and eating disorders this book offers background information on the prevalence and various available treatment of each condition discussed. Clearly illustrated throughout with a section examining the specific symptoms and causes of a range of mental health conditions, it will provide fitness professionals all they need when planning an exercise programme to suit their clients. Written in an accessible style by a well-established consultant in the fitness industry, it will appeal to exercise instructors, and fitness professionals working towards the New Level 4 qualification. Including real-life case studies, advice on communication and development strategies when working with clients, this book puts theory into practice.

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Review:

'Evidence shows that a supervised programme of exercise on prescription can be as effective as antidepressants in treating mild or moderate depression.' * Mental Health Foundation * '...packed with interesting information as well as guidance on how to improve mental wellbeing through activity... A must-have for anyone working with or caring for or who are people with mental health conditions, as well as those who want to maintain good mental health. * Journeys * 'This is the book to read if you are either minded to take up physical exercise as part of a recovery strategy and want to persuade others to do the same. It is also a publication to recommend to your GP, psychologist, CPN or psychiatrist.' * Pendulum Journal (July 2011) *

About the Author:

Debbie Lawrence is Head of Fitness Wales, a consultant, and writer for numerous award bodies and training organisations and has over 30 years experience in the fitness industry. Sarah Bolitho has worked in the health and fitness sector for 20 years. An expert on health-related activity, she works with a number of organisations and support groups on mental-health conditions such as stress and schizophrenia.

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