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Journal of Alzheimers Disease & Parkinsonism
Dementia 2018
December 13-15, 2018
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December 13-15, 2018 Abu Dhabi, UAE
13
th
Annual Conference on
Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Possible biological underpinnings of sport movement psychotherapy
Malka Ceh
Sigmund Freud University, Austria
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ncreasing prevalence of mental disorders despite the accelerated development of pharmacological and psychiatric therapies
encourages research and a search for more effective interventions with fewer adverse effects. In developing an alternative
clinical approach in the form of sport movement psychotherapy, we research biological underpinnings of psychical activity
impact on mental health. With a systematic literature review we combine findings of 21 papers into five models depending on
the effect level: At structural level, physical activity affects neural and vascular cerebral structure by stimulating neurogenesis,
angiogenesis, neuroplasticity, and neuroprotective processes. Important positive effects involve prevention of neurodegenerative
diseases, cognitive and affective disorders, and better regulation of cognitive and emotional responses. At neurochemical level,
synthesis and release of neurotransmitters, opioids, and hormones are stimulated, which impacts various brain areas and
improves emotional, cognitive, and behavioral functioning. In strengthening the systems of pleasure and reward, it significantly
influences motivation, and consequently, active behavior. The main effects on the neuroendocrine level involve optimization
of stress axis functioning, therefore physically active individuals are more resistant to stress, and experience faster stress relief due
an optimized negative feedback mechanism. At cerebral activity level, physical activity impacts the ability to process larger amounts
of information in less time and improves the capacity of executive control. Overview of biopsychological mechanisms confirms that
physical activity intervenes at the etiological origin of mental disorders and acts as a key protective factor of mental health.
Biography
Malka Ceh is a postgraduate student of psychotherapy science at Sigmund Freud University Vienna, and a psychoanalyst in training. She is a founding member
Physiopsychological Research Association PsyPhys, member of International Neuropsychoanalysis Society, member of International Association of Clinical
Neuropsychotherapy, and holds a National Council on Strength and Fitness certificate. Her research interests include (bio)psychotherapy, (bio)psychoanalysis,
and sport psychotherapy.
Malka Ceh, J Alzheimers Dis Parkinsonism 2018, Volume 8
DOI: 10.4172/2161-0460-C8-057