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Physical activity interventions for the promotion of mental health outcomes in at-risk children and adolescents: a systematic review

Many young people are exposed to risk factors that increase their risk of mental illness. Physical activity provision is an increasingly popular approach to protect against mental illness in the face of these risk factors. We examined the effectiveness of physical activity interventions for the promotion of mental health outcomes in at-risk children and adolescents.

Citation:
Simpson A, Teague S, Kramer B, Lin A, Thornton AL, Budden T, Furzer B, Jeftic I, Dimmock J, Rosenberg M, Jackson B. Physical activity interventions for the promotion of mental health outcomes in at-risk children and adolescents: a systematic review. Health Psychol Rev. 2024.

Keywords:
Young people; exercise; mental health; sport; vulnerable youth; youth 

Abstract:
Many young people are exposed to risk factors that increase their risk of mental illness. Physical activity provision is an increasingly popular approach to protect against mental illness in the face of these risk factors. We examined the effectiveness of physical activity interventions for the promotion of mental health outcomes in at-risk children and adolescents.