The relationship between physical activity, mental wellbeing and symptoms of mental health disorder in adolescents: a cohort study

Abstract Background Mental illness is a worldwide public health concern. In the UK, there is a high prevalence of mental illness and poor mental wellbeing among young people. The aim of this study was to investigate whether physical activity is associated with better mental wellbeing and reduced sym...

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Main Authors: Sarah Louise Bell, Suzanne Audrey, David Gunnell, Ashley Cooper, Rona Campbell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-019-0901-7