Depression and physical activity in teens

Depression and physical activity in teens

The study from JAMA Pediatrics: "Exercise and Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents A Longitudinal Cohort Study" http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1911003#Methods  show "results do not support the hypothesis that Physical Activity protects against developing depressive symptoms in adolescence." There are other studies showing a link between physical activity and depression;  "Physical activity and depressive symptoms in adolescents: a prospective study" by Catherine Rothon, Phil Edwards, Kamaldeep Bhui, Russell M Viner, Stephanie Taylorand Stephen A Stansfeld, http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/8/32.
For teens who are already depressed, this can only mean that is not their fault and we can use this to show teens that we have to concentrate in the present and treat the depression now. More research needs to be done don't look at the past if you are depressed look at the present and get treatment now.

I will continue advising my clients to exercise for a good mental health, exercise helps depression especially if there is social interaction or contact. If someone is depressed and tried exercise with no results needs to seek professional help. If the depression is affecting their quality of life they need to reach for a Primary Care Doctor or Psychiatrist, or a Psychologist or Mental Health Counselor. Other things that can help is: a healthy diet, regular and enough sleep, positive thinking or fight negative thoughts, practicing meditation, mindfulness, yoga, get a hobby or take class to try something new or fun, reach friends and family for social contact.

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