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{"title":"Psychosocial health concerns and physical activity in adults with epilepsy: Cross-sectional analysis from 2022 National Health Interview Survey","authors":"Sydney L. Churchill ,&nbsp;Angelique G. Brellenthin ,&nbsp;Jacob D. Meyer","doi":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100711","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100711","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Epilepsy is negatively associated with psychosocial health. Regular physical activity is known to improve psychosocial health, yet population-based studies on the relationship between activity behavior, psychosocial health, and epilepsy are limited. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of psychosocial health concerns among adults with epilepsy compared to the adults without epilepsy and evaluate relationships between physical activity and epilepsy status on psychosocial health using cross-sectional data from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey (n = 26,311). Epilepsy status was coded as adults with: active epilepsy (n = 301), inactive epilepsy (n = 162), and no history of epilepsy (n = 25,848). Aerobic and muscle-strengthening physical activity were coded based on the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans from self-reported questions. Psychosocial health concerns (depression, anxiety, concentration/memory difficulties, poor life satisfaction, and social functioning difficulties), were coded into binary variables (yes/no). The weighted mean age was 48.29 years (SE = 0.17), 51 % were female, and 77 % were White. Survey-weighted and IPTW-adjusted logistic regression models showed odds of depression, anxiety, concentration/memory difficulties, and social functioning difficulties were 2–4 times higher in adults with active epilepsy and 1–2 times higher in adults with inactive epilepsy compared to adults without epilepsy. Stratified analyses revealed a similar positive influence of guideline adherence on psychosocial health for adults with and without epilepsy. This study supports the need to improve psychosocial health among adults with epilepsy and suggests both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities as potential intervention targets. Future exercise intervention trials are warranted to determine causality.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51589,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Physical Activity","volume":"29 ","pages":"Article 100711"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144763872","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of different exercise patterns on spatial and verbal working memory updating in women with methamphetamine use disorder","authors":"Yifan Chen ,&nbsp;Chenglin Zhou ,&nbsp;Tianze Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100710","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100710","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To explore the different effects of chronic moderate-intensity cycle ergometer and aerobic calisthenics training on spatial and verbal working memory (WM) updating and brain activity.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Forty female methamphetamine (MA) users were randomly assigned to receive either moderate-intensity cycle ergometer or aerobic calisthenics training twice a week for 10 weeks. Before and after exercise, a modified 2-back task, which contained the word and position task, was used to assess changes in spatial and verbal WM updating, and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) was used to assess activation of prefrontal cortex.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>We found a potentially greater impact on spatial WM than verbal WM after ten weeks of moderate-intensity aerobic calisthenics, evidenced by shorter response times and increased activity in the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC). Additionally, greater right DLPFC activation during word tasks was observed in the aerobic calisthenics group compared to the cycle ergometer group. Yet both interventions reduced activity in orbitofrontal cortex (OFC).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Exercise interventions should be tailored to specific cognitive needs of patients and women's exercise preferences. For example, both exercise intervention methods are effective for female MUDs with severe spatial WM impairments. However, for those with severe verbal WM impairments, a single type of coordinative exercise may be insufficient, suggesting the need for more comprehensive approaches.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51589,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Physical Activity","volume":"29 ","pages":"Article 100710"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144713447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of an eight-week yoga intervention on cognitive, mental, and autonomic function in female students with elevated stress: A randomized controlled trial protocol","authors":"Juhi Kumawat,&nbsp;Kashinath G. Metri","doi":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100709","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100709","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Stress has been a highly prevalent mental health issue among the student community, which affects their academic growth by hampering cognitive abilities, and it also increases their future risk of cardiovascular disease. Yoga, a comprehensive mind-body practice, has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological intervention to manage stress and promote overall well-being.</div></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><div>This study protocol aims to investigate the effects of an eight-week yoga intervention on cognitive functions, mental health, and HRV in female students experiencing elevated stress levels.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Ninety-six female University students with a perceived stress scale (PSS) score&gt;14 will be randomly allocated to either the yoga intervention group (n = 48) or wait-list control group (n = 48). Students in the yoga group will receive four weekly sessions of a 60-min structured yoga for eight weeks. Control group students will follow their daily activities. All students will be assessed for cognitive functions (selective and sustained attention, planning, visuospatial working memory, processing speed, and cognitive flexibility), heart rate variability (HRV), mental health parameters (stress, anxiety, and depression), and sleep quality at baseline and eight weeks.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study seeks to provide robust evidence on the efficacy of yoga to improve mental health, cognitive functions, and sleep quality among female university students with elevated stress levels.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51589,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Physical Activity","volume":"29 ","pages":"Article 100709"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144653101","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integrating mental health interventions in higher education: An evidence-based umbrella review","authors":"García-Pérez Laura,&nbsp;Ubago-Jiménez José Luis,&nbsp;Cepero-González Mar,&nbsp;Padial-Ruz Rosario","doi":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100708","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100708","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>University students face increasing mental health challenges, including anxiety, stress, and depression, affecting their well-being and academic performance. This review assessed the effectiveness of physical activity interventions (PAI) combined with mindfulness-based therapy (MBT), mindfulness-based interventions (MBI), and psychoeducational interventions (PPI) in improving mental health. A systematic search was conducted in Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed, including recent meta-analyses. A total of 24 meta-analyses were included, encompassing a wide range of mental health outcomes in university students. Statistical analyses included the DerSimonian and Laird random-effects model, heterogeneity tests (I²), and Egger's regression test for publication bias. Results showed that combined Findings indicate that had the strongest and most consistent effects, particularly for reducing stress (SMD = −1.37) and depression (SMD = −0.79). MBI produced moderate effects on anxiety (SMD = −0.45), while PPI and MBI + PPI yielded limited improvements. These findings support the prioritization of PAI + MBT programs in university mental health strategies. Future research should aim to standardize protocols and explore intervention effectiveness across diverse student subgroups.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51589,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Physical Activity","volume":"29 ","pages":"Article 100708"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144632702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Physical activity following discharge from inpatient adult mental health settings: Interest-holder perspectives","authors":"Philip Hodgson ,&nbsp;Michelle Glascott ,&nbsp;Wendy Hope ,&nbsp;Luke Aston ,&nbsp;Nicola Clibbens ,&nbsp;Laura Fleming ,&nbsp;Alison Innerd ,&nbsp;Michael Graham","doi":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100707","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100707","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The transition from inpatient mental health care to the community is a period where individuals frequently face challenges that can hinder their recovery. Physical activity (PA) offers numerous benefits for mental health, yet little is known about PA engagement during this transition.</div></div><div><h3>Aims</h3><div>This study aimed to explore interest-holder perspectives on PA following discharge from inpatient adult mental health settings, informing the development of effective interventions.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A qualitative approach using reflexive thematic analysis was employed. Six focus groups were conducted across two NHS mental health trusts in England, involving 34 participants: 14 individuals with lived experience (LEXP) of mental health services and 20 staff members. A topic guide, co-developed by peer researchers and clinicians, facilitated discussions including ideas for post-discharge PA provision. Focus groups were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analysed collaboratively by clinical and peer researchers.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Key themes regarding barriers to PA following discharge included patient-related challenges (socioeconomic pressures, social isolation), acute ward-related obstacles, and community setting limitations. Both LEXP and staff participants highlighted the impact of socioeconomic factors on social inclusion and motivation. Social isolation was a significant barrier identified by LEXP participants.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This study demonstrates the need for tailored PA interventions that address the complex barriers faced by individuals transitioning from inpatient mental health care to community settings. Interest-holder contribution is crucial for designing programmes that can promote sustained engagement in PA post-discharge, improving patient outcomes. Future practice should consider socioeconomic factors, address social isolation, and ensure continuity of support from inpatient to community care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51589,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Physical Activity","volume":"29 ","pages":"Article 100707"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144549316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association between light-intensity physical activity and health-related quality of life among students aged 9–14 years: A 5-year longitudinal assessment","authors":"Kanzo Okazaki ,&nbsp;Shunta Maeda ,&nbsp;Yuzo Koyama ,&nbsp;Kazunori Ohkawara","doi":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100705","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100705","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>Previous studies have suggested that higher moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and lower sedentary behavior (SB) are linked to improved health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children and adolescents. However, the link between light-intensity physical activity (LPA) and HRQoL remains unclear. This study examined the longitudinal association between LPA and HRQoL among students from fourth (aged 9–10) through eighth (aged 13–14) grade, considering the roles of MVPA and SB.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This five-year longitudinal study was conducted annually at private primary and secondary schools. Sixty-three primary school students (56 % girls) participated at baseline. LPA, MVPA, and SB were measured using a triaxial accelerometer, and HRQoL was assessed using the Japanese Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory. Data were analyzed using multilevel modeling with an exploratory approach.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A negative association was observed between time-varying LPA and HRQoL scores, including the total scale (<em>p</em> = .040), psychosocial health summary (<em>p</em> = .032), and an emotional subscale (<em>p</em> = .013). A positive association was also observed between time-varying SB and the psychosocial health summary (<em>p</em> = .038) and its emotional subscale (<em>p</em> = .038). No association was found between MVPA and HRQoL. However, no association remained significant after false discovery rate (FDR) correction.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Our findings suggest that during the transition from primary to secondary school, students with decreased LPA and increased SB may experience improvements in HRQoL. As none of the associations remained significant after FDR correction, these findings should be interpreted with caution and considered hypothesis-generating.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51589,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Physical Activity","volume":"29 ","pages":"Article 100705"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144572202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of acute exercise on prefrontal cortex oxygenation in substance use disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis of fNIRS studies","authors":"Daniel A.R. Cabral ,&nbsp;Dongshi Wang ,&nbsp;Nora L. Nock ,&nbsp;Bruno Malagodi ,&nbsp;Karam Nusair ,&nbsp;Ghada Nusair ,&nbsp;Marcelo Bigliassi ,&nbsp;Zacarya Elbash ,&nbsp;Kell Grandjean da Costa ,&nbsp;Eduardo Fontes ,&nbsp;Garrett J. Posey ,&nbsp;Vagner D.O. Tavares","doi":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100704","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100704","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and aims</h3><div>Physical activity (PA) has been found to improve cognitive functions, which are often impaired in people with substance use disorders (SUD). These effects may be due to increased blood flow and oxygenation to the prefrontal cortex (PFC). However, results have been equivocal. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize the current literature on acute exercise on PFC oxygenation, as measured by functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), in individuals with SUD.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The review identified 13 studies comprising 457 individuals with SUD that examined the effects of acute exercise on PFC oxygenation with fNIRS. The meta-analysis included 7 studies (12 effect sizes) and evaluated the effects of acute exercise on changes in oxygenated hemoglobin (HbO) and deoxygenated hemoglobin (HHb) (pre vs. post exercise).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Most studies were of poor quality (high or moderate risk of bias), and there was high heterogeneity related to exercise type (e.g., aerobic), intensity, and designs. The meta-analysis for HbO revealed that the summary effect was not statistically significant (<em>g</em> = −0.59; 95 %CI: [-3.04, 1.85]) and there was substantial heterogeneity (I² = 97.64 %, p &lt; 0.001). For HHb, the summary effect size was not statistically significant (<em>g</em> = 0.003; 95 % CI: [-0.96, 0.95]), and heterogeneity was high (I² = 78.12 %, p = 0.002). Subgroup analyses revealed no statistically significant differences based on exercise intensity.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Future research should focus on high-quality randomized trials with crossover designs. In addition to the effects of chronic exercise interventions, which have not been well explored, may lead to more substantive changes in PFC oxygenation and, hence, larger effect sizes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51589,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Physical Activity","volume":"29 ","pages":"Article 100704"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144535927","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Associations between physical activity trajectories and cognitive function in men aged 50 years and older: A 10-year longitudinal cohort study","authors":"Dehua Gong,&nbsp;Seung-Soo Baek","doi":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100702","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100702","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study aimed to examine the longitudinal associations between physical activity trajectories and cognitive function among Chinese men aged 50 years and older.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Data were obtained from 2535 male participants aged 50 and above in the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (2011–2020). Physical activity levels (MET-min/week) were measured across five waves. Group-based trajectory modeling identified three distinct patterns: persistently high (n = 1322), moderate-increasing (n = 575), and low-increasing (n = 638). Cognitive function was assessed using standardized tools, including a word recall test for episodic memory, and orientation, serial subtraction, and figure-drawing tasks for mental intactness. Linear mixed-effects models were employed to examine associations between physical activity trajectories and cognitive outcomes, incorporating trajectory × time interaction terms and performing age-stratified analyses.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Participants in the low-increasing group exhibited significantly better global cognitive function (β = 0.42, 95 % CI: 0.09–0.75) and mental intactness (β = 0.30, 95 % CI: 0.14–0.47). The moderate-increasing group was also significantly associated with higher mental intactness (β = 0.27, 95 % CI: 0.09–0.45). Interaction analyses indicated that both the low- and moderate-increasing groups had a slower rate of cognitive decline over time, especially in episodic memory. These protective associations reached statistical significance only among participants aged 50–59 years.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Among men aged 50 years and older, low and moderate-increasing physical activity trajectories were associated with better cognitive performance and slower cognitive decline. These benefits were most pronounced in mental intactness and episodic memory among those aged 50–59 years.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51589,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Physical Activity","volume":"29 ","pages":"Article 100702"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144490516","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A short-medium time point evaluation of active breaks on selective and sustained attention in primary school: a pilot quasi-experimental study","authors":"Giada Ferrara ,&nbsp;Alice Masini ,&nbsp;Gabriele Mascherini","doi":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100703","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100703","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>A growing body of evidence demonstrates the positive relationship between physical activity and executive function in children.</div></div><div><h3>Aims</h3><div>This study aimed to examine the time course of the effectiveness of active breaks (ABs) in enhancing attention levels among second-grade primary school children compared to traditional teaching methods over a three-month period.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Parents/guardians and teachers of both the experimental group (EG) and the control group (CG) completed a questionnaire assessing the psychometric characteristics of the sample. The EG participated in daily 10-min active breaks for three months, while the CG followed regular teaching methods. Selective attention (SeA, at 30 s) and sustained attention (SuA, at 120 s) were assessed at baseline and monthly (T0, T1, T2, and T3).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The EG consisted of 17 children (8.42 ± 0.39 years, 10 females), while the CG included 18 children (8.37 ± 0.42 years, 11 females). The EG generally exhibited higher psychometric scores, although teacher and parent perceptions varied in both groups. SeA levels improved significantly in both groups overtime, but EG demonstrated greater improvements, particularly three months after the introduction of active breaks (p &lt; 0.001). A similar trend also for SuA (p &lt; 0.001). A huge effect size shows larger increases during the third month for both SeA (ES = 1.97) and SuA (ES = 1.46) in favor of EG.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Active breaks positively influenced both SeA and SuA. Their effectiveness increased over time, suggesting that a minimum duration of three months is necessary to achieve significant benefits compared to traditional teaching methods in primary education.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51589,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Physical Activity","volume":"29 ","pages":"Article 100703"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144335688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Implementing sport and physical activity across each layer of the mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) pyramid for populations affected by displacement","authors":"Simon Rosenbaum ,&nbsp;Anna Farello ,&nbsp;Kathleen Latimer ,&nbsp;Davy Vancampfort ,&nbsp;Peter Ventevogel ,&nbsp;Justin Richards ,&nbsp;Ajwang' Warria ,&nbsp;Alastair Ager ,&nbsp;Maria Bray ,&nbsp;Leslie Snider ,&nbsp;Sabrina Hermosilla ,&nbsp;Jadranka Stikovac Clark ,&nbsp;Jojo Ferris ,&nbsp;Gülşah Kurt","doi":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100701","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100701","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Physical activity (PA) and sport are increasingly recognized as integral parts of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programming within humanitarian response, for people affected by forced displacement. Nonetheless, the programming and implementation of physical activity within MHPSS responses remains inconsistent and largely ad hoc. In this Short Communication, our team of multidisciplinary authors including academics, and practitioners from disciplines of psychiatry, psychology, physical therapy and sport for development, examine the implementation of sport and PA more broadly, across each layer of the Inter Agency Standing Committee (IASC) MHPSS Pyramid. We demonstrate how PA can be implemented at each layer, to improve MHPSS outcomes in humanitarian settings. We outline examples of how PA is being implemented across the IASC MHPSS pyramid, from ensuring access to inclusive and enabling environments (Layer 1), to strengthening participation in community-based PA and sport initiatives (Layer 2), delivering targeted programs with intentional mental health outcomes (Layer 3), and providing specialized physical activity promotion within clinical mental health services (Layer 4). This Short Communication provides guidance for humanitarian actors on integrating sport and PA across each layer of the IASC MHPSS pyramid.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51589,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Physical Activity","volume":"29 ","pages":"Article 100701"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144490587","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}