IMPACT OF EXERCISE INTERVENTION ON SLEEP, NUTRITION, AND MENTAL HEALTH IN ADOLESCENTS WITH BEHAVIORAL ADDICTION

Abstract

This study looks at how an organised exercise programme affects the sleep quality, eating habits, and mental health of teens who are addicted to behaviours like using the internet, playing video games, and using their phones too much. During the 12-week study, participants did a variety of physical activities, such as aerobic, team-based, and mind-body exercises. The results indicated that sleep length, latency, and efficiency all got a lot better. People also ate healthier by eating more fruits and vegetables and fewer sugary snacks. Indicators of mental health, such as depression, anxiety, perceived stress, and self-esteem, also became a lot better, with statistically significant results (p < 0.001). Aerobic and team sports were found to be very helpful for lowering addiction symptoms and making people more emotionally strong. These results show that exercise could be a whole-body, non-drug way to help teens with behavioural addictions and improve their overall health.