# Physical exercise, sport, psychiatry, and mental health

## TL;DR

This paper argues that physical exercise and sport are important for mental health but are often overlooked in psychiatry.

## Contribution

The paper highlights the need for mental health professionals to better understand and utilize physical exercise and sport.

## Key findings

- Physical exercise and sport can prevent mental disorders.
- They improve overall health and mental well-being.
- They can be effective in treating mental patients.

## Abstract

In Psychiatry and Mental Health, physical exercise and sport have been neglected as essential tools in preventing the occurrence of mental disorders, in improving health and mental health, and in treating mental patients. This paper advocates for a better knowledge of this field by mental health workers in the best interest of care of mental patients.