Do we need physical activity guidelines for mental health: What does the evidence tell us?

The aims of this commentary are to (1) examine the current global physical activity recommendations for adults and its relation to mental health, based on findings from meta-analyses primarily of prospective studies, and (2) determine whether there is a need to extend the scope/focus of existing gui...

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Published inMental health and physical activity Vol. 18; p. 100315
Main Authors Teychenne, Megan, White, Rhiannon L., Richards, Justin, Schuch, Felipe B., Rosenbaum, Simon, Bennie, Jason A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2020
Subjects
Depression
Exercise
Mental health
Mental illness
Physical activity
Prevention
Prevention
Depression
Exercise
Physical activity
Mental illness
Mental health
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Summary:The aims of this commentary are to (1) examine the current global physical activity recommendations for adults and its relation to mental health, based on findings from meta-analyses primarily of prospective studies, and (2) determine whether there is a need to extend the scope/focus of existing guidelines to ensure they are mental health informed. •Physical activity, even in low doses, associated with lower risk of mental illness.•Leisure and transport physical activity most likely to confer mental health benefits.•Current guidelines may not effectively address mental health outcomes.•Suggestions for updated guidelines are provided.
ISSN:1755-2966
1878-0199
DOI:10.1016/j.mhpa.2019.100315