Background/Aim This scoping review examined the breadth and outcomes of controlled
trials testing the effect of physical activity and exercise interventions across all mental health …

Background Low levels of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and mental health
problems are issues that have received considerable attention in the last decade. The aim of …

Background Rates of physical activity decline throughout adolescence, and evidence
indicates that this has an adverse impact on psychological health. This paper aims to …

Aim The aim of this narrative summary was to examine the efficacy of physical activity and
exercise as a universal prevention for depression in young people. Methods We conducted …

Background The prevalence and burden of disease of depression and anxiety disorders in
young people necessitates effective early intervention strategies. The aim of this study was …

Objective To synthesise reviews investigating physical activity and depression, anxiety, self-
esteem and cognitive functioning in children and adolescents and to assess the association …

Objectives Evidence concerning physical activity and mental health remains less well
documented for children and adolescents. An updated review of systematic reviews and …

Background Evidence suggests that participation in physical activity may support young
people's current and future mental health. Although previous reviews have examined the …

Context Evidence suggests chronic physical activity (PA) participation may be both
protective against the onset of and beneficial for reducing depressive symptoms. Objective …

Background: Physical activity programmes have been identified as a potential strategy for
improving social and emotional well‐being in at‐risk youth, who have a prevalence of …