Exercise, relaxation activities positively impact people with social anxiety disorders

Thursday, July 17, 2014 - 15:30 in Psychology & Sociology

New research has shed light on how exercise and relaxation activities like yoga can positively impact people with social anxiety disorders. The study found that exercise and relaxation activities literally change the way people perceive the world, altering their perception so that they view the environment in a less threatening, less negative way. For people with mood and anxiety disorders, this is an important breakthrough.

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