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| Published: March 18, 2019

Physical Activity: An Intervention Technique for Mental Well-Being

Geeta Khanwani

Clinical Psychology, Manipal University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.097/20190701

DOI: 10.25215/0701.097

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Modern era is well-known for its sudden shift in lifestyle which leads to “metabolic syndromes” or commonly known as “lifestyle disorders”. These disorders majorly affect the metabolic system of the body which gives birth to many physical as well as mental disorders. Due to its drastic encounter with the population, it becomes an eye-catching issue for many researchers and practitioners working in various fields. Life-style factors like diet, exercise, sleep, etc has been taken in consideration while providing a therapeutic intervention to an individual. Sedentary lifestyle is one of the most leading causes of metabolic syndromes. Due to sedentary lifestyle, brain is losing its efficacy which leads to many brain pathologies as well as mental disorders like stress, anxiety, depression etc. The aim of this paper is to highlight the role of physical activity on mental health and well-being

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ISSN 2349-3429

18.01.097/20190701

10.25215/0701.097

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Published in   Volume 07, Issue 1, January-March, 2019