Impact of running therapy on the mental health of adolescents in daycare or inpatient psychiatry units: a pilot study
Within the study parameters, we could not demonstrate an impact of physical therapy. Challenges included a lack of motivation, difficulty engaging a complex patient group, and a small sample size. Future larger-scale investigations should target patients most likely to benefit and determine the program duration, structure, and intensity needed for meaningful mental health improvements.
Authors
- Yael Vilner
- Vered Shenaar‐Golan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4421-4241)
- Uri Yatzkar
- Karine Beiruti Wiegler
- Rachel Reingewirtz
- Neta Beer
- Tali Bretler Zager
- Nina Even-Ezra
Institutions
- Wingate Institute (IL)
- Rebecca Sieff Hospital (IL)
- Academic College at Wingate (IL)
- Tel Hai Academic College (IL)
- University of Haifa (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Published
- 2026-02-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-026-01055-y
- Primary Topic
- Child Therapy and Development
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00