General Psychiatry

Exercise Wards Off Suicidal Ideation in Bullied Kids

Bullying Ends in Childhood, But Mental Toll Continues in Adulthood
Bullying Ends in Childhood, But Mental Toll Continues in Adulthood
Suicidal ideation and attempts were 23% lower in bullied students who exercised at least four times per week.

A study to be published in the October 2015 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP) reports that exercise for 4 or more days per week is associated with an approximate 23% reduction in both suicidal ideation and attempt in bullied adolescents in the U.S.

Across the U.S., nearly 20% of students report being bullied on school property. Bullying is associated with academic struggle, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and self-harm. Exercise has been widely reported to have robust positive effects on mental health including reduction in depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.

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