Os efeitos contribuintes do exercício físico para adolescentes depressivos e ansiosos

Abstract

Adolescence is marked by a period of phase change, moving from childhood to adulthood. With the effect of this transition, cognitive, social, emotional, cultural and physical changes occur, which may influence mental health and be one of the factors of depression and anxiety. To analyze the contribution of physical exercise in depressive and anxious adolescents. Methodology: Indirect literature review research in the line of research in Sports and Health Sciences. Selection and inclusion criteria were research in Portuguese and English, with samples involving both sexes, in adolescence, such as studies published from the year 2012, with searches carried out in databases such as Course Completion Works (TCC's), scientific articles National Library of Medicine (NLM-PubMed) and the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO). virtual libraries. Results: The studies analyzed the contributions of physical exercise, observing its effectiveness in the treatment of depression and anxiety. It is noted that elaborate physical activities ensure that the levels of the main neurotransmitters of the nervous system, serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins, gradually increase after the practice, being beneficial in the physical and mental well-being of the practitioner. Conclusion: Physical exercise is an excellent non-pharmacological agent, contributing to the control of the non-advance of depression and anxiety and being beneficial in the individual's autonomy and quality of life