Exploring the Association Between Physical Activity and Risk of Mental Health Disorders in Saudi Arabian Adults: Cross-sectional Study.

Nora A Althumiri Mada H Basyouni Nasser F BinDhim

Published in: JMIR public health and surveillance (2021)

This study has shown that fulfilling guidelines on MIPA is associated with less overall risk of MDD and GAD in males and fewer depressive and anxiety symptoms generally in a nonclinical population. In the general population, an increase in MIPA may improve well-being and general mental health.

Keyphrases

mental health
physical activity
sleep quality
mental illness
major depressive disorder
bipolar disorder
body mass index
saudi arabia
depressive symptoms