Non-linear dose-response association between physical activity and mental health in adolescents: a prospective cohort study based on SEARCH
Significant positive associations exist between moderate PA and improved adolescent mental health outcomes. The better effects are observed with 30-59 min of MPA or ≤ 29 min of VPA daily. Exceeding these durations may not yield additional benefits. When promoting PA among adolescents, focus should be placed on selecting appropriate activity types and scientifically managing activity duration.
Authors
- Yang Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9052-2279)
- Yue Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0834-1283)
- Ran Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8353-5374)
- Zhuo Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1725-7200)
- Zhuang Liu
- Fei Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5982-2303)
- Jie Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9785-5117)
Institutions
- Shenyang Medical College (CN)
- Nanjing Brain Hospital (CN)
- Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CN)
- Nanjing Jiangning Hospital (CN)
- Shenyang Sport University (CN)
- Nanjing Medical University (CN)
- China Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
- Published
- 2025-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-025-01848-y
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.16
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Nanjing Medical University
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Research and Development Program
- Key Technologies Research and Development Program
- National Natural Science Foundation of China-Guangdong Joint Fund