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

Publication date: Available online 15 November 2019Source: Mental Health and Physical ActivityAuthor(s): Megan Teychenne, Rhiannon L. White, Justin Richards, Felipe B. Schuch, Simon Rosenbaum, Jason A. BennieAbstractThe 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.

Source: Mental Health and Physical Activity - November 16, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research