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Promoting Mental Health through Physical Activity and Sport in Oceania

Stewart A. Vella, Caitlin Liddelow, Matthew J. Schweickle, Kurtis Pankow Orcid Logo, Jordan T. Sutcliffe

Physical Activity, Exercise, and Mental Health: An International Approach to Research and Practice, Pages: 229 - 244

Swansea University Author: Kurtis Pankow Orcid Logo

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DOI (Published version): 10.4324/9781003517474-16

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The personal, social and economic costs of mental disorders have increased substantially in recent years and are alarmingly high. There is a general consensus among professional bodies, government agencies and the general public alike that physical activity and sport have a role to play in improving...

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Published in: Physical Activity, Exercise, and Mental Health: An International Approach to Research and Practice
ISBN: 9781003517474
Published: London Routledge 2026
Online Access: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003517474-16
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