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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an exponential rise in mental health crises among youth, particularly with depressive symptoms.1 More than 1 in 5 children and adolescents worldwide experience depressive symptoms or meet criteria for major depressive disorder,2 highlighting a critical public health challenge. Although physical activity has long been considered a protective factor against depression, most published research has relied on cross-sectional or short-term studies. This editorial will review and contextualize the recent study by Steinsbekk and colleagues,3 which provides crucial insights into the dynamic relationship between physical activity and depressive symptoms by leveraging objective measures and a longitudinal, within-person analytical approach from childhood through adolescence.
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The Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP) is dedicated to advancing the field of child and adolescent psychiatry through the publication of original research and papers of theoretical, scientific, and clinical significance. Our primary focus is on the mental health of children, adolescents, and families.
We welcome unpublished manuscripts that explore various perspectives, ranging from genetic, epidemiological, neurobiological, and psychopathological research, to cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic, and other psychotherapeutic investigations. We also encourage submissions that delve into parent-child, interpersonal, and family research, as well as clinical and empirical studies conducted in inpatient, outpatient, consultation-liaison, and school-based settings.
In addition to publishing research, we aim to promote the well-being of children and families by featuring scholarly papers on topics such as health policy, legislation, advocacy, culture, society, and service provision in relation to mental health.
At JAACAP, we strive to foster collaboration and dialogue among researchers, clinicians, and policy-makers in order to enhance our understanding and approach to child and adolescent mental health.
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