A recent IJMHP study reveals that physical activity (PA) can significantly reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in youth with chronic pain, while sedentary behavior (SB)—especially excessive screen time—can worsen these issues.
📌 Key Findings:
✅ Engaging in 60 minutes of PA for 1–3 days, 4–6 days, or daily was linked to significantly lower odds of anxiety and depression.
🚫 Youth with 4+ hours of daily screen time had a much higher risk of experiencing anxiety and depression.
💡 Those with higher PA and lower SB levels showed better mental health outcomes.
🔍 The takeaway? Encouraging physical activity and reducing sedentary time should be a priority for supporting mental well-being in youth with chronic pain.
📖 Read the full study 👉https://www.techscience.com/IJMHP/v27n2/59797
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As a (Researcher Assistant and Intern Sport Psychologist) with being a HOF athlete, I find the science and fitness factors are fascinating.
The relationship between exercise and the mental health of youth experiencing chronic pain-related anxiety and depression is a growing area of research. Studies indicate that psychological interventions, exercise, and cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBTs) are effective in improving pain-related mental health outcomes in children and adolescents. Moreover, exercise appears to contribute positively by reducing pain-related anxiety and enhancing mood regulation.
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