Title: Physical Activity: An Untapped Resource to Address Our Nation's Mental Health Crisis Among Children and Adolescents.
Authors: Murthy, Vivek H.
Abstract: The article discusses the benefits of physical activity in strengthening emotional and mental health. Topics include the syndemic of poor mental health outcomes and physical inactivity, physical activity guidelines and the benefits of physical activity for mental health, and suggestions to implement solutions to increase physical activity levels among young people.
Subjects: UNITED States; SEDENTARY lifestyles; SPORTS participation; SYNDEMICS; MENTAL health; PHYSICAL activity; ADOLESCENT health; EXERCISE; CHILDREN'S health; SOCIAL classes; HEALTH promotion
Publication: Public Health Reports, 2023, Vol 138, Issue 3, p397
ISSN: 0033-3549
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1177/00333549231175458

Physical Activity: An Untapped Resource to Address Our Nation's Mental Health Crisis Among Children and Adolescents.

Murthy, Vivek H.