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Exercise as a novel treatment to improve engagement with mental health services in youth with clinical mental illness: Review and recommendations

The declining mental health of youth in late adolescence and early adulthood represents a serious public health concern, resulting in substantial symptom burden, mortality, and societal cost. Despite this, youth with clinical mental illnesses show poor engagement with mental health services. 

Citation:
Kramer B, Wright K, Jackson B, Simpson A, Furzer B. Exercise as a novel treatment to improve engagement with mental health services in youth with clinical mental illness: Review and recommendations. Ment Health Phys Act. 2026;31.

Keywords:
Mental health; Exercise; Recovery-oriented care; Youth; Transitional care

Abstract:
The declining mental health of youth in late adolescence and early adulthood represents a serious public health concern, resulting in substantial symptom burden, mortality, and societal cost. Despite this, youth with clinical mental illnesses show poor engagement with mental health services.