Mechanisms Linking Physical Activity with Psychiatric Symptoms Across the Lifespan: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity has been suggested as a protective factor against psychiatric symptoms. While numerous studies have focused on the magnitude of physical activity's effect on psychiatric symptoms, few have examined the potential mechanisms.

Objective

The current review aimed to synthesize scientific evidence of the mechanisms through which physical activity might reduce psychiatric symptoms across the lifespan.

Methods

We included articles that were published before March 2022 from five electronic databases (MEDLINE, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Embase, and Cochrane). A qualitative synthesis of studies was conducted. The risk of bias assessment was performed using The Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tool for Systematic Reviews. Studies were include

SUBMITTER: Nguyen Ho PT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10587276 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature