TY - JOUR ID - 14247 TI - The Effects of Exercise on the Mental Health JO - International Journal of Advanced Biological and Biomedical Research JA - IJABBR LA - en SN - 2383-2762 AU - Alikhani, Amir Hossein AU - Molaie, Mojtaba AU - Amiri, Shahin AD - Department of Physical Education, Zarand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran AD - Department of Educational Sciences, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran Y1 - 2015 PY - 2015 VL - 3 IS - 3 SP - 244 EP - 250 KW - Exercise KW - mental health KW - brain DO - N2 - Anxiety and depression are the most frequently diagnosed psychological diseases showing a high co-morbidity. They have a severe impact on the lives of the persons concerned. The physical, mental and social benefits of exercise have been well-documented. In Iran, mental disorders are one of the largest sources of disease burden. The aim of this paper is to critically review the currently available literature with respect to the association of physical activity, exercise and the prevalence and incidence of depression and anxiety disorders UR - https://www.ijabbr.com/article_14247.html L1 - https://www.ijabbr.com/article_14247_dff48745806f9e66fb7601f9218cb25d.pdf ER -