Publications by authors named "Serpil Akcınar"
Front Psychol
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Rock climbing (RC) is being explored as a therapeutic option for enhancing mental health in adolescents, particularly for issues like anxiety and depression, due to its combination of physical and mental engagement.
- - The study involved 57 athletes and 91 non-athlete adolescents, using various psychiatric assessment tools to examine the impact of RC on mental health.
- - Results indicated that athletes showed lower anxiety scores compared to non-athletes, particularly for Separation Anxiety Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, although some other measures did not show significant differences.
