10 BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL

ACTIVITY FOR MENTAL HEALTH

1. Physical activity interventions can be a viable alternative to

psychological therapies, generate great results and improve the
patient's health.[ CITATION Tho20 \l 3082 ].
2. physical activity mediates the association between time spent
visiting green spaces and perceived mental health and vitality.
suggesting small benefits for mental health as zones of peace are
perceived. [ CITATION van19 \l 3082 ].
3. Physical activity as an intervention can be useful for the promotion
of mental health and well-being, which the person can generate
better aspects in their condition.[ CITATION Sax05 \l 3082 ].
4. Physical activity helps prevent mental disorders. [ CITATION Sax05 \l
3082 ].
5. Physical activity works as a psychosocial rehabilitation strategy for
people with serious mental disorders. [ CITATION Sax05 \l 3082 ].
6. Physical activity works as barriers and supports that people with
depression and / or anxiety.[ CITATION Bar \l 3082 ].
7. physical activity improves mental well-being among older adults.
[ CITATION Kad19 \l 3082 ].
8. Physical activity improves the quality of sleep. [ CITATION Kad19 \l 3082 ].
9. physical, social and creative community recreation can contribute
to the recovery and social inclusion of people with mental health
problems. [ CITATION Kad19 \l 3082 ].
10. recreational environments, where you can exercise, create spaces to
cultivate friendships, which is the basis for mental coexistence.
[ CITATION 1Fe17 \l 3082 ].

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