AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The levels of chemicals in the brain, such as serotonin, stress hormones and endorphins, change when you exercise. Regular exercise can help you sleep better. And good sleep helps you manage your mood. Exercise can improve your sense of control, coping ability and self-esteem.

Detailed explanation-2: -Regular exercise may help ease depression and anxiety by: Releasing feel-good endorphins, natural cannabis-like brain chemicals (endogenous cannabinoids) and other natural brain chemicals that can enhance your sense of well-being.

Detailed explanation-3: -Aerobic exercises, including jogging, swimming, cycling, walking, gardening, and dancing, have been proved to reduce anxiety and depression.

Detailed explanation-4: -Regular exercise can increase self-confidence, improve your mood, help you relax, and lower symptoms of mild depression and anxiety. Exercise can also improve your sleep, which is often disrupted by stress, depression and anxiety.

Detailed explanation-5: -Regular exercise is a recommended part of treatment for mood disorders including depression (Malhi et al., 2020). Regular exercise may help to improve quality of life and can have an antidepressant effect in depressive disorders (Malhi et al., 2020).