Self-Concept, Depression, Anxiety and Stress among women: The effects of Behavioral Exercise Therapy, Exercise Therapy and Harmony Stimulation

Background: The mental health of women with overweight is at a higher risk comparing with women without overweight. Objectives: The present studyaims to examine the effect of behavioral exercise therapy, exercise therapy and harmony stimulation on self-concept, depression, anxiety and stress among obese women in Tehran, 2017. Methods: Themethod was semi-experimental, pre-test and post-test with control group design. The population of the study consisted of women aged 20 years and older (not more than 40 years)in Tehran s tenth province. Convenience sampling method was used and the statistical sample included 40 persons. The therapy consisted of behavioral exercise therapy, exercise therapy and harmony stimulation in 10 sessions around 1 hour (only for the experimental group). Data collection was done based on Beck s self-concept questionnaire and DASS (Depression, Anxiety and Stress) scale. The data analysis (descriptive and inferential) was conducted by SPSS20 software. Results: The results showed the therapies were effective on depression, anxiety and stress in obese women. Moreover, the self- concept of women with obesity increased after the therapies(P 0.05). Conclusion: It can be settled that the mental health of women with obesity can be changed by behavioral exercise therapy and exercise therapy.