A importância da prática de exercício físico para saúde mental das pessoas

Abstract

This work develops a reflection on the importance of the practice of physical exercise for people's mental health. For the study, of bibliographical nature and quantitative and qualitative approach, articles published on the subject between the years 1999 to 2022 in the platforms google academic and scielo were researched. Thus, the work consisted in listing and evaluating the quantity and the theme of the published studies that related the importance of physical activity for people's mental health. Despite the little literature found on the subject. It was identified that physical activity is an anti-anxiety, natural and effective antidepressant treatment. It relieves tension and stress, increases physical and mental energy, and improves well-being through the release of endorphin, noradrenalin, and dopamine.