Physical activity and exercise in youth mental health promotion: a scoping review.

Michaela C PascoeAlan P BaileyMelinda CraikeTim CarterRhiannon PattenNigel SteptoAlexandra Parker

Published in: BMJ open sport & exercise medicine (2020)

The available evidence suggests that physical activity/exercise is a promising mental health promotion and early intervention strategy and warrants further investigation.

Keyphrases

physical activity
mental health
mental illness
randomized controlled trial
high intensity
body mass index
sleep quality