Journal
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction
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ISSN:
1557-1882
Journal article
Adolescent lifestyle behaviour modification and mental health
This study examines longitudinal behaviour change of adolescents in six key lifestyle behaviours – sleep, physical activity (PA), sedentary recreational screen time, diet, alcohol use, and tobacco use – and associations with mental health. The results highlight the potential benefits of behaviour modification to reduce the progression of psychological distress in adolescence.