Physical Activity and Depression and Anxiety Disorders: A Systematic Review of Reviews and Assessment of Causality

• Main Authors: Mary Njeri Wanjau, MA. PPM (Author), Holger Möller, PhD (Author), Fiona Haigh, PhD (Author), Andrew Milat, PhD (Author), Rema Hayek, Master of Commerce (Economics) (Author), Peta Lucas, Bachelor of Human Movement Science (Author), J. Lennert Veerman, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Globally, depressive and anxiety disorders are the leading contributors to mental ill health. Physical activity reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety and has been proposed as an adjunct treatment therapy for depression and anxiety. Prospective studies suggest that physical activit...