Physical Activity can improve confidence because it is a task one can begin and eventually, no matter what, as long as effort is put into it, will show positive results and in turn boost confidence and a sense of self assurance. 

Physical Activity and Confidence

Taekwondo, a traditional Korean martial art, is a physical activity that allows people to experience catharsis, which is a mental health effect of sports. Based on college students' experience on practicing Teakwondo following results came out:

- 1. vicarious purgation of repressed emotions
- 2. emotional catharsis through pity and fear
- 3. catharsis from ethics
- 4. catharsis through mimesis
- 5. catharsis from vicarious satisfaction through teammates
- 6. catharsis from being the object of envy.

Feeling of Catharsis by Physical Activity of Taekwondo Leading to Mental Health Enhancement among College Students

Physical activity has positive effects on psychological health. Not only does exercise reduce risks of obesity, heart disease, osteoporosis, and hypertension, but physical activity also has been proven to boost confidence and reduce anxiety and stress.

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Examples of mind body interventions include:
- Massage Therapy
- Meditation
- Tai Chi
- Qi Gong
- Walking Therapy
- Yoga


Types of Mind Body Interventions

Pascoe, M. C., Thompson, D. R., &amp; Ski, C. F. (2020). Meditation and endocrine health and Wellbeing. Trends in Endocrinology &amp; Metabolism, 31(7), 469–477. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tem.2020.01.012 

Meditation and endocrine health and Wellbeing. 

Pilot studies are being conducted on the feasibility and efficacy of psychotherapy sessions while walking. While it is currently being practiced, its outcomes have only recently gained research interest.

Walk Therapy: Assessing the Feasibility of Walking During Psychotherapy

Wang, C., Bannuru, R., Ramel, J., Kupelnick, B., Scott, T., &amp; Schmid, C. H. (2010). Tai Chi on psychological well-being: Systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6882-10-23 

Tai Chi on psychological well-being: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

It is a low-impact exercise that focuses on the mind-body connection. It originated from the East but has now become widespread, and many practice it in the West as a form of more interactive meditation.

Tai Chi

Meditation has frequently been associated with improving mental health. It has been studied by researchers that changes related to the endocrine system after meditation are what improve mental health and stress. However, this link is still being studied even to this day. 

Meditation Improving Mental Health

Physical Activity and Improved Mental Health

Psychedelics such as shrooms has been used throughout history to aid in meditational practices. Could further research on benefits of psychedelics further improve future mental health practices? 

Shrooms and Meditation

Massage is the manipulation of soft tissues, including muscle, connective tissues, ligaments, and skin using pressure, kneading, and rubbing via hands or other equipment. Licensed massage therapists are trained in proper technique and the different types of massage.

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