Mental Health Benefits

Mental Health is one of the most important things in all of our lives. It effects every single aspect of our lives and can determine how a situation, day, week, month or even a year may pan out. Our moods and outlooks on life can be solely dependent on how healthy your mind is. This not only goes for adults but for children as well!

Mental Health + Physical Activity

The relationship between mental health and physical activity is a topic that is not popular in todays society. This is because the benefits of physical activity are not normally talked about on the news or social media outlets. One of the most important benefits of physical activity is its effect on self-esteem.

Boosting Self-esteem

Helps Prevent:

behavioral problems
psychological problems
procrastination

Helps Improve:

Social skills
Motivation

Physical Activity as a Treatment

reduce depression
reduce anxiety
reduce symptoms of schizophrenia
reduce long-term hospitalization with mental disorders

References

Ekeland, E., Heian, F., Hagen, K. B., Abbott, J. M., Nordheim, L., & Ekeland, E. (2004). Exercise to improve self‐esteem in children and young people. 2009(1), CD003683. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD003683.pub2
Saxena, S., Van Ommeren, M., Tang, K. C., & Armstrong, T. P. (2005). Mental health benefits of physical activity. 14(5), 445–451. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638230500270776