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Physical activity and mental health in children and adolescents: a review of reviews
British Journal of Sports Medicine · 2011 · Vol. 45(11) · pp. 886–895
Stuart Biddle✉(Loughborough University)Mavis Asare(Loughborough University)
Abstract
Association between physical activity and mental health in young people is evident, but research designs are often weak and effects are small to moderate. Evidence shows small but consistent associations between sedentary screen time and poorer mental health.
Obesity, Physical Activity, DietChildren's Physical and Motor DevelopmentPhysical Activity and HealthMental healthMedicinePsychologyPhysical activityPsychiatryPhysical therapy
MeSH terms
AdolescentMental DisordersChildCognition DisordersDepressive DisorderHumansMental HealthReview Literature as TopicSelf ConceptExerciseYoung AdultSedentary Behavior
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