Physical inactivity during leisure and school time is associated with the presence of common mental disorders in adolescence.

Vanessa Roriz Ferreira Thiago de Souza Veiga Jardim Thaís Inácio Rolim Póvoa Ricardo Borges Viana Ana Luisa Lima Sousa Paulo Cesar Brandão Veiga Jardim

Published in: Revista de saude publica (2020)

Physical inactivity during leisure and school time is associated with the presence of common mental disorders in adolescence. The results suggest that sports practice, school physical education and physical activity during leisure time, even without reaching the current recommendation, are related to the mental health of young people.

Keyphrases

physical activity
mental health
healthcare
depressive symptoms
body mass index
primary care
sleep quality
mental illness