Does physical activity really improve anxiety and depression in overweight or obese children and adolescents? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

BMC Psychiatry · 2026 · PMC12892821 · PMID 41545821

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In the subgroup analysis focusing on Black children and adolescents with overweight or obesity, the pooled effect of PA on mental health outcomes did not reach statistical significance.

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