Nível de atividade física, depressão e ansiedade em adolescentes da rede estadual do município de Belém do Piauí

Abstract

This research sought to analyze the level of physical activity, depression and anxiety in adolescents from the state school system in the city of Belém do Piauí, presenting itself as a relevant theme, as it sought to reflect on the benefits of physical activity practices in the development of mental health. From this, the main point of the research was based on the interest in developing the perspective of how much the lifestyle of adolescents can, consequently, directly reflect on the quality of life and the influence of mental health, since physical activities will bring a positive influence on health and will allow an impact on the improvement of the psychological state of the adolescent. Therefore, the objective of this work was to analyze the level of physical activity, depression and anxiety in adolescents from the state school system in the city of Belém do Piauí, identify how much physical activity contributes to obtaining quality mental health, arguing that the practice can bring significant benefits to the lifestyle of adolescents. The methodology used was an analysis of bibliographic sources to carry out the work, addressing works with a theoretical line related to the theme, in addition to using field research in a state school in the city of Belém do Piauí, seeking to understand the reality under study. As a research source, the IPAQ instrument and the HAD scale were used to study the levels of anxiety and depression in high school students. In view of this investigation, it was found that physical activity contributes to the mental health of adolescents, becoming a practice with greater effectiveness in the treatment of depression and anxiety. It is concluded that the study aims to offer a space for reflection and deepening on the benefits of physical activity in adolescents in the state network of Belém do Piauí, demonstrating how much it improves the quality of life of students who practice it, since it helps in hormonal control and collaborates significantly in reducing the symptoms of anxiety and depression.