Dr. Angela Rufo reviews two articles exploring the connection between mental health and exercise on this episode of the Top Sports Medicine Articles podcast, which is hosted by Dr. Jeremy Schroeder.

The first article is the #11 of 2022 and asks the question, “Can High-intensity Interval Training Improve Mental Health Outcomes in the General Population and Those with Physical Illnesses?” It was originally published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in February 2022.

The second article was selected as the #9 of 2022, examining the “Association Between Physical Activity and Risk of Depression,” which was originally published in JAMA Psychiatry in April 2022.

Dr. Rufo is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2022, as selected for the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ.

Can High-intensity Interval Training Improve Mental Health Outcomes in the General Population and Those with Physical Illnesses? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

DOI: doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2021-103984

Association Between Physical Activity and Risk of Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2022.0609