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March 30, 2026Quality in SportOpen Access

Physical Activity and Mental Health: A Narrative Review

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PCPaweł CzechowiczJCJustyna CzechowiczMAMikołaj Antkiewicz

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This narrative review shows physical activity reduces depression and anxiety symptoms, suggesting its value in mental health care.

Key Points

  • This review aims to examine the effects of physical activity on mental health, particularly for depression and anxiety.
  • Conducted a narrative literature review using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases.
  • Analyzed publications related to physical activity and mental health outcomes.
  • Included randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses.
  • Focused on clinical outcomes, biological and psychosocial mechanisms, and exercise interventions.
  • Regular physical activity is associated with reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety.
  • Exercise improves psychological well-being and cognitive functions including memory and attention.
  • Increased neurotrophic factors and modulation of neurotransmitter systems are suggested mechanisms.
  • Exercise also plays a role in reducing systemic inflammation and improving self-esteem.

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Czechowicz et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ca1210883daed6ee094e2ehttps://doi.org/10.12775/qs.2026.53.69867
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