Sports & Mental Health
Sports has been scientifically proven to have many benefits on mental health
How?
The body releases endorphins, which are the chemicals that relieve pain and stress, during exercise. Exercise also reduces the levels of stress hormones, cortisol and adrenaline.
Long-term effects
on mental health
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children with bad childhood experiences like physical and sexual abuse
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Those who joined team sports
had better mental well-being as adults
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Sports on Teens
Benefits
Participation is team sports reduces the risk of teen substance abuse and other reckless behavior
Sleep improves when teens are physically active
Team sports enhance resilience, empathy, confidence, and empowerment
Improve teamwork and social responsibility
Increases executive functioning, creativity, cognitive development, and self-regulation
Gets teens outside to experience the benefits of time in nature
MENTAL HEALTH & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Highlighting the various physical and mental health benefits of engaging in
sports activities, showcasing the positive effects on mood, stress reduction, and
overall well-being.
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65%
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of participants reporting
improved social connections by
playing team sports.
of studies show
improved insomnia symptoms
after regular exercise
of the risk of heart
diseases lowers by
physical activity
28%
17%
23%
of the risk of premature
death can lower by
engaging in sports activities
of the risk of depression
can be reduced by
regular exercise
of reports show improved
cognitive function when
engaging in physical activity