Blue health among children, adolescents, and youth psychological well-being: a systematic review of swimming and aquatic therapy for mental health

In addressing these lacunae, the review advances a substantial framework for understanding water-based physical activity as both a preventive and rehabilitative instrument within adolescent mental healthcare. Ultimately, this work contributes to the evolving discourse on blue health, positioning swimming and aquatic therapy as potent, evidence-informed avenues for cultivating emotional resilience, self-regulation, and flourishing during adolescence.