Impact of physical activity on symptoms of depression and anxiety in adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic

BackgroundAdolescents faced increased psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. While prior research suggests physical activity (PA) may mitigate depression and anxiety, findings have been inconsistent and rarely focus on adolescents during prolonged lockdowns. This study addresses this g...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Psychiatry
Main Authors:	Hai-Ying Yang, Li-Hong Sun
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Subjects:	adolescents physical activity depression anxiety COVID-19 mental health
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1631978/full