Physical Anxiety Symptoms Research Articles

Manmade earthquakes and healthcare visits for anxiety disorders in Oklahoma, 2010-2019.

Using data from a nationwide United States patient-level commercial and Medicare Advantage claims database from 2010 to 2019, we identified healthcare encounters for anxiety disorders using diagnostic codes and subclassified them as adjustment reaction; anxiety-related disorders; physical symptoms of anxiety; and stress disorders. With U.S. Geological Survey Advanced National Seismic System data, we generated county-level 6-month rolling counts of felt earthquakes (≥M 4) and linked them to patient residential county at the time of the healthcare visit. In this repeated measures, individual-level analysis we used generalized estimating equations to estimate the odds of monthly anxiety-related healthcare visits as a function of the frequency of ≥M 4 earthquakes in the previous 6 months. We identified 4,594 individuals in Oklahoma observed from 2010 to 2019. For every additional five ≥M 4 earthquakes in the preceding 6 months, the odds of healthcare visits for stress disorders increased (odds ratio [OR] = 1.27; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.03, 1.57). We found no evidence of an association with adjustment reaction (OR = 1.05; 95% CI = 0.89, 1.23), anxiety-related disorders (OR = 0.96; 95% CI = 0.90, 1.03), or physical symptoms of anxiety (OR = 1.03; 95% CI = 0.98, 1.09). We report an association between increased frequency of felt earthquakes and treatment seeking for stress disorders. This finding should motivate ongoing study of the potential consequences of the oil and gas industry for mental health outcomes including anxiety disorders.

The Effect of Selected Leisure Sports Games on Mindfulness Skills, Anxiety, and Depression of Chronic Mental Patients

This study aimed to investigate the effect of selected sports games in leisure on mindfulness skills, anxiety and depression of chronic mental patients. This is a quasi-experimental study and its participants consisted of women with chronic mental illness aged 20-30 years hospitalized in Atef Rehabilitation Centre of Mashhad in 2022. The statistical sample was selected as a total of 46 people, i.e., the entire statistical population. The samples were randomly divided into control and experimental groups. Data collection tools included the Kentucky Mindfulness Skills Questionnaire (2004), the Beck Depression Inventory (1961), and the Zung Anxiety Inventory (1971). In the pre-test, both groups filled out the questionnaires. The subjects of the experimental group played selected sports games for eight weeks, three days a week and every day for 60 minutes, and the control group continued their daily activities. Then, the two experimental and control groups participated in the post-test and filled out the questionnaires again. SPSS software version 24 was used for data analysis. Findings indicate that the mean of depression and anxiety decreased after the post-test, but the mean increased for mindfulness. Although there was a significant difference between the control and experimental groups in the variables of mindfulness, depression, and anxiety after selected sports games, the components of describing mindfulness and physical symptoms of anxiety were not significant. The results showed that considering that playing sports games in the leisure time of chronic mentally ill people improves their level of mental health, it is recommended that selected sports games be included in the leisure program of these patients; Therefore, spending sports leisure time while creating positive effects on the physical and mental dimensions of patients can be a good alternative to the same and inflexible daily programs of this group of society.

Mindfulness Based Intervention to Overcome Anxiety in Adolescents

Adolescents are prone to show symptoms of anxiety when dealing with school-related matters, such as exams, assignments, choosing university major, and friendships. The transition from online to offline learning as COVID-19 pandemic situation eased off appeared to trigger anxiety in adolescents. This research used repeated-measure design that aimed to examine the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) in decreasing the anxiety symptoms of six high school students aged 16-18 years (M = 16,83 years) who reported low-to-moderate levels of anxiety, as well as to improve their mindfulness skills and explore qualitative changes in daily lives after MBI. Quantitatively, after MBI, there was a decrease in anxiety symptoms at 2-weeks and 1-month follow-ups; however, there were no changes in mindfulness skills. Results showed that, after MBI, participants reported more awareness toward bodily sensations and environment, better identification of the source, level, and physical symptoms of anxiety, and more knowledge on how to deal with their anxiety. Through this study, it was found that MBI could reduce adolescents' anxiety symptoms two weeks to four weeks after the intervention was given.

The Mental Health of the Peruvian Older Adult during the COVID-19 Pandemic

During the pandemic, the elderly population was the most exposed to disease and changes in their daily lives. The objective was to determine the association between demographic factors, access to health services, sources of information, and physical symptoms in the mental health of the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic-a study with 3828 older adults residing in nine cities in Peru. The data was collected using a web-based survey, and the instruments of demographic data; exposure to information (radio, television, and internet); and presence of physical symptoms, anxiety, and perceived stress were used. Descriptive and analytical analysis was performed. Female sex, those aged between 60 and 79 years old, those with secondary education, those in their own home, those residing in an urban area, and those using public services of health predominated in this study. Likewise, 62.9% presented depressive symptoms; on the stress scale, an average of 27.81 (SD = 8.71), and on the anxiety scale, an average of 27.24 (SD = 6.04). Moreover, 65.1% reported fatigue, 62.2% had a headache, and 61.2% lack of energy. There is an association between demographic variables and the physical and psychological symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms in the elderly during the pandemic.

A network analysis of anxiety, depressive, and psychotic symptoms and functioning in children and adolescents at clinical high risk for psychosis.

Youths at clinical high risk for psychosis (CHR-P) are characterized by a high prevalence of anxiety and depressive disorders. The present study aimed at developing and analyzing a network structure of CHR-P symptom domains (i.e., positive, negative, disorganization, and general subclinical psychotic symptoms), depressive and anxiety symptoms, and general functioning. Network analysis was applied to data on 111 CHR-P children and adolescents (M age = 14.1), who were assessed using the Structured Interview for Prodromal Syndromes, the Children's Depression Inventory, the Children's Global Assessment Scale, and the Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children. In the network, negative and disorganization symptoms showed the strongest association (r = 0.71), and depressive and anxiety symptoms showed dense within-domain connections, with a main bridging role played by physical symptoms of anxiety. The positive symptom cluster was not associated with any other node. The network stability coefficient (CS) was slightly below 0.25, and observed correlations observed ranged from 0.35 to 0.71. The lack of association between subclinical positive symptoms and other network variables confirmed the independent nature of subclinical positive symptoms from comorbid symptoms, which were found to play a central role in the analyzed network. Complex interventions should be developed to target positive and comorbid symptoms, prioritizing those with the most significant impact on functioning and the most relevance for the young individual, through a shared decision-making process. Importantly, the results suggest that negative and disorganization symptoms, as well as depressive and anxiety symptoms, may be targeted simultaneously.

Cognitive-Attentional Syndrome Moderates the Relationship Between Fear of Coronavirus and Symptoms of Coronavirus-Specific Health Anxiety

This study was aimed at exploring the possible roles of the cognitive attentional syndrome (CAS) and metacognitive beliefs in moderating the relationships between fear of coronavirus during the pandemic and health anxiety. Because some symptoms of health anxiety may overlap with symptoms of other anxiety disorders, we also tried to ascertain whether our hypothesized relations would be maintained when taking other anxiety disorder symptoms into account. We hypothesized that CAS strategies and meta-beliefs would play a role in the progression from fears of the coronavirus to coronavirus health anxiety. The method done was a cross-sectional study with n = 783 participants who completed questionnaires on fear of coronavirus, coronavirus-specific health anxiety, CAS, and symptoms of anxiety disorders. Fear of coronavirus and coronavirus health anxiety are correlated with medium effect size. CAS and metacognitive beliefs moderate the relationship between fear of coronavirus and symptoms of coronavirus-specific health anxiety. CAS predicts a unique part of health anxiety symptoms variance above symptoms of other anxiety disorders. The results of this cross-sectional study preclude causal inferences but tentatively suggest that CAS strategies may play a role in moderating the relationship between fear of coronavirus and coronavirus-related health anxiety. These relationships were obtained after controlling for variance shared with agoraphobia, social phobia, and general physical symptoms of anxiety.

Trait somatic anxiety is associated with reduced directed exploration and underestimation of uncertainty.

Anxiety has been related to decreased physical exploration, but past findings on the interaction between anxiety and exploration during decision making were inconclusive. Here we examined how latent factors of trait anxiety relate to different exploration strategies when facing volatility-induced uncertainty. Across two studies (total N = 985), we demonstrated that people used a hybrid of directed, random and undirected exploration strategies, which were respectively sensitive to relative uncertainty, total uncertainty and value difference. Trait somatic anxiety, that is, the propensity to experience physical symptoms of anxiety, was inversely correlated with directed exploration and undirected exploration, manifesting as a lesser likelihood for choosing the uncertain option and reducing choice stochasticity regardless of uncertainty. Somatic anxiety is also associated with underestimation of relative uncertainty. Together, these results reveal the selective role of trait somatic anxiety in modulating both uncertainty-driven and value-driven exploration strategies.

Evaluation of Anxiety Due to Covid-19 Disease and Its Mortality in Internship Students in the Field Before Entering the Department at Zabol University of Medical Sciences

Background: Anxiety about COVID-19 is very common and seems to be due to its high prevalence and mortality. Medical students may also be anxious about the disease. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the anxiety caused by COVID-19 disease in internship students in the field before entering the ward.
 Methods: This descriptive study was performed on 90 nursing students, operating room and midwifery intern in the field in February 1400 before entering the department at Zabol University of Medical Sciences. Sampling was done randomly. Coronary anxiety was assessed using the Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS).
 Results: The mean and standard deviation of the total score of coronary anxiety was 22.29 ± 16.10, which indicates mild anxiety. The mean and standard deviation of psychological and physical symptoms of anxiety caused by the disease in the research units were 32.82 ± 20.48 and 11.76 ± 14.73, respectively, which indicates the greater severity of psychological symptoms.
 Conclusion: According to the results of this study and mild anxiety due to the incidence and mortality of Covid-19 disease in students and the negative effects of anxiety due to this disease, including negative effects on their learning, it is necessary to take appropriate measures to prevent and control it Be.

The effect of the inclusion of trunk-strengthening exercises to a multimodal exercise program on physical activity levels and psychological functioning in older adults: secondary data analysis of a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundEngaging in multimodal exercise program helps mitigate age-related decrements by improving muscle size, muscle strength, balance, and physical function. The addition of trunk-strengthening within the exercise program has been shown to significantly improve physical functioning outcomes. Whether these improvements result in improved psychological outcomes associated with increased physical activity levels requires further investigation. We sought to explore whether the inclusion of trunk-strengthening exercises to a multimodal exercise program improves objectively measured physical activity levels and self-reported psychological functioning in older adults.MethodWe conducted a secondary analysis within a single-blinded parallel-group randomized controlled trial. Sixty-four healthy older (≥ 60 years) adults were randomly allocated to a 12-week walking and balance exercise program with (n = 32) or without (n = 32) inclusion of trunk strengthening exercises. Each program involved 12 weeks of exercise training, followed by a 6-week walking-only program (identified as detraining). Primary outcome measures for this secondary analysis were physical activity (accelerometry), perceived fear-of-falling, and symptoms of anxiety and depression.ResultsFollowing the 12-week exercise program, no significant between-group differences were observed for physical activity, sedentary behaviour, fear-of-falling, or symptoms of anxiety or depression. Significant within-group improvements (adjusted mean difference [95%CI]; percentage) were observed in moderate-intensity physical activity (6.29 [1.58, 11.00] min/day; + 26.3%) and total number of steps per min/day (0.81 [0.29 to 1.33] numbers or + 16.3%) in trunk-strengthening exercise group by week 12. With respect to within-group changes, participants in the walking-balance exercise group increased their moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) (4.81 [0.06 to 9.56] min/day; + 23.5%) and reported reduction in symptoms of depression (-0.26 [-0.49 to -0.04] points or -49%) after 12 weeks of the exercise program. The exercise-induced increases in physical activity levels in the trunk-strengthening exercise group were abolished 6-weeks post-program completion. While improvements in physical activity levels were sustained in the walking-balance exercise group after detraining phase (walking only).ConclusionsThe inclusion of trunk strengthening to a walking-balance exercise program did not lead to statistically significant between-group improvements in physical activity levels or psychological outcomes in this cohort following completion of the 12-week exercise program.Trial registrationAustralian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12613001176752), registered on 28/10/2013.

Differences in the Intensity and the Nature of Foreign Language Anxiety in In‐person and Online EFL Classes during the Pandemic: A Mixed‐Methods Study

This paper explores differences in 437 learners' foreign language classroom anxiety (FLCA) in in‐person and online English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classes before the outbreak of the pandemic and during the first lockdown in spring 2020. Statistical analyses of data gathered with a web survey revealed a slight, yet significant drop in learners' overall FLCA in emergency remote teaching. In order to obtain a more granular view, item‐level analyses revealed that learners in online classes were significantly less worried about being outperformed by peers, suffered less from physical symptoms of anxiety when called on in class, and were less anxious when they were in fact well‐prepared. Feeling embarrassed to volunteer answers was significantly higher in online classes. Interviews with 21 participants revealed that the interviewees mentioned anxiety‐provoking aspects of the class considerably more frequently online than in in‐person classes. However, the sources of anxiety in online classes differed from the ones in classes taught on‐site. Thus, it seems that the newness of the setting foregrounded anxiety‐provoking aspects specific to emergency remote teaching, making others fade into the background at the beginning of the pandemic.

Anxiety symptoms in patients admitted in medical intensive care unit: A cross-sectional study

Objective: Patients admitted to the medical intensive care unit (MICU) for various medical morbidities are prone to suffer various psychiatric symptoms. Common conditions for which psychiatric consultation is sought are anxiety, delirium, self-harm attempt, and adjustment disorder. Anxiety is a commonly encountered problem and can affect the treatment outcome and compliance. This study was carried out in the MICU of tertiary care hospital to assess the pattern of anxiety symptoms in patients admitted to the MICU. Material and Methods: Sixty patients admitted to MICU were included in the study and assessed using semi-structured pro forma, Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A), Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, and Faces Anxiety Scale. Data were statistically analyzed using mean, Chi-square test, t-test, and logistic regression test. Results: The majority of the participants were male, predominantly belonging to the age group of 40–59 years. Most of them had some physical, behavioral, or psychological symptoms of anxiety in a mild form. Although the extent of the anxiety symptoms in most of the patients was mild, a few also reported a moderate level of anxiety. Patients with cardiac and respiratory disorders had higher scores on anxiety rating scales than those with other diagnoses. Male gender, cardiorespiratory disease, and the presence or absence of anxiety had a negative correlation (r = −1.79) whereas gender, disease, and presence of mild or moderate anxiety had no statistical significance. Conclusion: Most of the patients, especially those admitted with cardiac and respiratory disorders, had mild anxiety symptoms. Assessment of anxiety in MICU patients can be an important aspect to prevent or reduce the overall disease burden.

Examining associations between symptoms of eating disorders and symptoms of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and perceived family functioning in university students: A brief report.

We examined the relationships between eating disorders symptoms (EDs), suicidal ideation, depressive and anxiety symptoms, and perceived family functioning in a sample of university students aged 18-25 years (N=397). Assessment of symptoms was carried out with the Eating Disorder Diagnostic Scale, Beck Anxiety Inventory and Beck Depression Inventory, among others. We explored the associations between the domains using network analysis. We found that physical anxiety symptoms, followed by cognitive and physical depressive symptoms showed the greatest centrality in the current network. Perceived family functioning was negatively related to eating disorder symptoms. We provide evidence regarding the relevant role of anxiety and depression symptoms in the presentation of ED symptoms in university students. These findings provide new insights to improve preventive interventions to timely reduce symptoms and risk factors associated with EDs. Using a network approach, we found specific associations between physical anxiety symptoms, cognitive and physical depressive symptoms, eating disorders symptoms, suicidal ideation and perceived family functioning in university students. These variables can be potential targets to develop evidence-based preventive strategies in this population. A better understanding of these complex associations and the role of family variables could enhance the effectiveness of interventions in both clinical and educational settings.

Comparative study of self-compassion and corona disease anxiety in adolescents receiving and not receiving COVID-19 vaccine

Introduction: The prevalence of COVID-19 has negative psychological consequences on adolescents. The current study aims to compare self-compassion and corona anxiety in adolescents receiving and not receiving Covid-19 vaccine. Methods: Based on the purpose of the research, a causal-comparative method was used. The study population included all male high school students in Kermanshah in 2021-2022, of which 384 students were selected as research sample using multi-step cluster sampling. The self-compassion questionnaire (Neff, 2003) and the anxiety of Corona questionnaire (Alipour et al, 2019) were used to collect data. Results: The results of data analysis using independent t-test showed that there is a significant difference between the two groups in terms of self-compassion and corona anxiety (p <0.01). Moreover, the results of independent t-test showed that there is a significant difference between the two groups for components of self-friendliness, common humanity, mindfulness and psychological symptoms of corona anxiety and physical symptoms of corona anxiety (p <0.01). Generally, the results showed that vaccinated individuals had significantly more self-compassion, self-friendliness, shared humanity, and mindfulness, and less corona anxiety and physical and psychological symptoms (p <0.01).

A biopsychosocial model of severe fear of COVID-19.

IntroductionCOVID-19 is a respiratory infection that causes not only somatic health issues, but also frequently psychosocial burdens. The aims of this study were to investigate biopsychosocial factors that might further aggravate fear of COVID-19, and to establish a biopsychosocial model of severe fear of COVID-19.Methods368 participants were included in this study. Biopsychosocial factors observed comprised biological factors (somatic risk), psychological factors (state/trait anxiety, physical symptoms of anxiety, severe health anxiety, specific phobias, depression), and psychosocial factors (social support, financial losses, social media consumption, social contacts with COVID-19 infected people). Psychometric questionnaires included State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Beck’s Anxiety Inventory, Whiteley-Index / Illness Attitude Scales, Specific Phobia Questionnaire, WHO-5 and Social Support Survey.Results162/368 (44.0%) participants had almost no fear, 170/368 (46.2%) participants had moderate fear, and 45/368 (12.2%) participants had severe fear of COVID-19. Female participants showed higher levels of fear of COVID-19 than male participants (gender: χ2 = 18.47, p<0.001). However, the level of fear of COVID-19 increased in male participants when they had contact with people who were infected with COVID-19, while in contrast the level of fear of COVID-19 decreased in female participants when they had such contacts [ANCOVA: fear of COVID-19 (contact x gender): F(1,363) = 5.596, p = .019]. Moreover, participants without relationships showed higher levels of fear of COVID-19 (marital status: χ2 = 14.582, p = 0.024). Furthermore, financial losses due to the COVID-19 were associated with higher levels of fear of COVID-19 [ANCOVA: fear of COVID-19(financial loss x gender): F(1, 363) = 22.853, p< .001]. Multiple regression analysis revealed female gender, severe health anxiety (WI-IAS) and state /trait anxiety (STAI) as significant predictors of severe fear of COVID-19.ConclusionIn this study significant predictors of severe fear of COVID-19 were female gender, pre-existing state and trait anxiety, as well as severe health anxiety. The finding of significant predictors of fear of COVID-19 might contribute to detect people who might suffer most from severe, overwhelming fear of COVID-19 at an early stage.

Too Anxious to Talk: Social Anxiety, Academic Communication, and Students’ Experiences in Higher Education

Social anxiety is related to a host of negative student outcomes in the educational context, including physical symptoms of anxiety, reduced cognitive functioning, and poor academic performance. Despite the prevalence of social anxiety, little is known about mechanisms that may underlie associations between social anxiety and outcomes in the context of higher education. Therefore, the goal of this study was to evaluate a conceptual model linking social anxiety, communication with peers and instructors, students’ experiences (i.e., engagement, connectedness, and satisfaction), and indices of socio-emotional functioning at university. Participants were 1,073 undergraduate students ( Mage = 20.3 years, SD = 3.49) who completed a series of self-report measures. Among the results, social anxiety was negatively related to communication with instructors, socio-emotional functioning, and student experiences, and academic communication accounted for significant variance in the links between social anxiety and student experiences. In addition, there was at least some evidence that student experiences partially mediated the association between social anxiety and socio-emotional functioning. Gender effects suggest that social anxiety is related to less communication with instructors, lower engagement and satisfaction, and poorer socio-emotional functioning among females compared with males. Results are situated within current literature examining social anxiety in education. The discussion provides concrete suggestions for educational practitioners to increase support for students who experience social anxiety.

Predictors of Falls in Older Adults With and Without Dementia

Persons living with dementia (PLWD) have up to twice the risk for falling and three-times the risk of serious fall-related injuries as those without dementia. Falls are a leading cause of hospitalizations among PLWD, who are more likely to incur high costs and experience negative health consequences (e.g, delirium, in-hospital falls) than persons without dementia. Few studies have examined risk factors for falls comparing Americans with and without dementia. We used data from the 2015 and 2016 rounds of the National Health and Aging Trends Study (n=5,581) to prospectively identify risk factors for a single fall and recurrent (2+) falls over a 12-month period among community-living older adults ≥65 years with and without dementia in a series of bivariate logistic regressions. Overall, we identified fewer predictors of single or recurrent falls among PLWD compared to persons without dementia. For example, socioeconomic indicators (e.g., income, financial hardship) predicted recurrent falls in persons without dementia, but not in PLWD. Among PLWD, falling in the previous year was associated with both single (odds ratio (OR): 3.38, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.77, 6.49) and recurrent falls (OR: 6.19, 95% CI: 3.50, 10.93). PLWD who experienced recurrent falls were also more likely to be identified as having a fear of falling (OR: 2.17, 95% CI: 1.33, 3.54), physical function impairments, depression symptoms (OR: 2.23, 95% CI: 1.34, 3.71), and anxiety symptoms (OR: 1.73, 95% CI: 1.14, 2.62). Further study of fall-risk factors could inform screening, caregiver education and support, and prevention strategies for PLWD.

A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Positive Family Holistic Health Intervention for Probationers in Hong Kong: A Mixed-Method Study.

Introduction: Probationers, offenders with less serious and non-violent offences, and under statutory supervision, have low levels of self-esteem and physical health, and high level of family conflict, and poorer quality of family relationships. This study examined the effectiveness of the existing probation service and the additional use of a positive family holistic health intervention to enhance physical, psychological, and family well-being in probationers and relationships with probation officers.Methods: Probationers under the care of the Hong Kong Social Welfare Department were randomized into a care-as-usual control group (CAU), a brief intervention group (BI) receiving two 1-h individual sessions [of a brief theory-based positive family holistic health intervention integrating Zero-time Exercise (simple and easy-to-do lifestyle-integrated physical activity) and positive psychology themes of “Praise and Gratitude” in the existing probation service], or a combined intervention group (CI) receiving BI and a 1-day group activity with family members. The outcomes were physical activity, fitness performance, self-esteem, happiness, anxiety and depression symptoms, life satisfaction, quality of life, family communication and well-being, and relationships with probation officers. Self-administered questionnaires and simple fitness tests were used at baseline, 1-month and 3-month follow-up. Linear mixed model analysis was used to compare difference in the changes of outcome variables among groups, adjusted of sex, age, and baseline values. Focus group interviews were conducted. Thematic content analysis was used.Results: 318 probationers (51% male) were randomized into CAU (n = 105), BI (n = 108), or CI (n = 105) group. CAU showed enhanced physical activity, fitness performance and psychological health, and family communication with small effect sizes (Cohen’s d: 0.19–0.41). BI and CI showed further improved physical activity, family communication and family well-being (Cohen’s d: 0.37–0.70). Additionally, CI reported greater improvements in the relationships with probation officers than CAU with a small effect size (Cohen’s d: 0.43). CI also reported greater increases in physical activity and family communication than BI with small to moderate effect sizes (Cohen’s d: 0.38–0.58). Qualitative feedbacks corroborated the quantitative findings.Conclusion: Our trial provided the first evidence of the effectiveness of probation service and the additional use of an innovative, relatively low-cost, theory-based brief positive family holistic health intervention. This intervention may offer a new model for enhancing probation service.Trial Registration: The research protocol was registered at the National Institutes of Health (identifier: NCT02770898).

The effect of sixteen weeks of functional training on quality of life and mental health in military personnel

Background and Aim: Military personnel are exposed to some work stress due to their working conditions, which causes negative effects on their quality of life. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of sixteen weeks of functional training on quality of life and mental health of military personnel. Research method: In the present Quasi-experimental research, 150 military personnel from Andimeshk and Dezfoul sities were selected by random sampling method and divided in two training and control groups. Exercise was performed for sixteen weeks of functional training, three sessions per week, and each training session lasted about 60-90 minutes. T-test was used for statistical analysis. Results: After the training period, there was a significant improvement in the quality of life sub-comparisons of physical function, physical role, emotional role, energy and vitality, social function, physical pain, and general health in the functional training group compared to the control group, but the difference No significance was observed in cognitive health between the two groups. In the subscales of mental health, a significant improvement in physical symptoms, anxiety symptoms and sleep and social dysfunction was observed in the functional exercise group compared to the control group, but a significant difference in changes in depressive symptoms was observed in the functional exercise group compared to the control group. Failed. Discussion and Conclusion: According to the findings of the present study, it can be said that functional exercises have improved the quality of life of military personnel by improving their mental health.

Bi-directional relationships between physical activity and mental health among a large sample of Canadian youth: a sex-stratified analysis of students in the COMPASS study

ObjectiveThe aim of this research was to examine the bidirectional association between self-reported symptoms of mental disorder and physical activity among a large sample of Canadian secondary school students over time.MethodsLinked survey data were obtained from 28,567 grade 9 to 12 students across Canada participating in two waves of the COMPASS Study (2017–18; 2018–19). Autoregressive cross-lagged models were run to examine the reciprocal relationships between self-reported moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and symptoms of depression (CESD-10) and anxiety (GAD-7). Models were stratified by gender, and accounted for grade, ethno-racial identity, and school-level clustering.ResultsAutoregressive associations show that neither symptoms of anxiety nor depression, at baseline, were predictive of mean MVPA at follow-up – consistent for the full sample and among both males and females. Higher MVPA among males at baseline was associated with lower symptoms of both anxiety (β = − 0.03, p = 0.002) and depression (β = − 0.05, p < 0.001) at follow-up. However, among females, higher MVPA at baseline was associated with greater symptoms of anxiety (β = 0.03, p < 0.001), but not symptoms of depression (β = 0.01, p = 0.073), at follow-up.ConclusionIn our large sample of Canadian secondary school students, associations between physical activity and symptoms of mental disorder were not bi-directional, and these relationships differed in males and females. This study illustrates the complex nature of the relationship between physical activity and symptoms of mental disorder among youth. While results support the benefits of promoting physical activity among males to prevent or manage internalizing symptoms, the relationship among females warrants further investigation.

Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and symptoms of anxiety in post-secondary students: A cross-sectional study of two faculties

Post-secondary students frequently experience symptoms of anxiety during the academic year. It is hypothesized that low levels of physical activity, and high levels of sedentary behaviour may be associated with symptoms of anxiety. We conducted a cross-sectional study to determine the prevalence of physical activity and sedentary behaviour and moderate to severe symptoms of anxiety; and the association between physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and symptoms of anxiety in students enrolled in two Faculties at Ontario Tech University in the fall of 2017. We recruited participants in-class and through two waves of emails sent from instructors and Deans of each Faculty. We used the Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Questionnaire to measure physical activity and sedentary behaviour and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales 21-item to measure symptoms of anxiety. We computed the associations by multivariable logistic regression to control for covariates. The association between physical activity, sedentary behaviour and moderate to extremely severe symptoms of anxiety was quantified using multivariable logistic regression. Prevalence of meeting physical activity guidelines ranged from 30 to 50% depending on Faculty. High levels of sedentary behaviour were found in 50–70% of students depending on Faculty. We found that aerobic physical activity was associated with symptoms of anxiety in the Faculty of Education but not in the Faculty of Health Sciences. We found that muscular strengthening was associated with symptoms of anxiety in the Faculty of Health Sciences but not in the Faculty of Education. We found no associations between sedentary behaviour and symptoms of anxiety in either Faculty. • The Associations Between Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Symptoms of Anxiety in Post-Secondary Students – Highlights. • Anxiety is endemic among post-secondary students, parallel to a rise in sedentary behaviour and decline in physical activity. • Physical activity was found to be associated with symptoms of anxiety in post-secondary students, although this association varied by student Faculty. • No associations were found between sedentary behaviour and symptoms of anxiety among post-secondary students.