Different types of sedentary behavior impact adolescent mental health, with excessive leisure screen time linked to higher psychological distress, while educational activities appear to have a protective effect.
Study: Prospective Association of Sedentary Behavior With Psychological Distress Among Adolescents. Image Credit: fizkes / Shutterstock.com
A recent Journal of Adolescent Health study investigates whether different types and contexts of sedentary behavior during the middle stages of adolescence lead to psychological distress later on in adolescence.
Rising mental health issues among adolescents
A higher prevalence of mental health disorders, particularly depression and anxiety, has been observed among adolescents throughout the world. In fact, one recent study reported that 16.1% of…