Aims. To study the influence of low-intensity solution-focused family therapy with obese and
extremely obese pediatric subjects on body mass index (BMI) z-scores and self-esteem …

Recent findings of a direct association of obesity and impaired health-related quality of life
(HRQOL) in children suggest a need for early weight-management interventions that …

Purpose The aim of the study was to examine if brisk walking is an effective physical activity
for promoting adolescents' mental health. Design and methods This quasi-experimental …

For full-length articles This study systematically identified the effects of physical activity (PA)
on depression, anxiety and weight-related outcomes among children and adolescents with …

Given the clear benefits of regular physical activity (such as reduced risks of cardiovascular
disease and obesity, as well as other benefits including those related to mental health) …

Obesity in childhood and adolescence represents a serious health problem worldwide.
Similarly, eating disorders (EDs) are complex diseases that affect adolescents with an …

Background Children and adolescents with obesity experience social discrimination which
can contribute to increased depression, reduced self-esteem and poor body image. Physical …

Physical activity is an evidence-based intervention that offers benefits to both physical and
mental health. Pediatric health care providers are encouraged to engage in discussions with …

Purpose: This study examined the effects of a five-week intervention combining vigorous
interval training (VIT) with diet among twenty-four obese adolescents. Fourteen girls and ten …

There is an increase in literature suggesting exercise can promote positive changes in
physical self-perceptions that can manifest as an increase in global self-esteem. In the …