A personal testimony on the development of the ALMH movement
The contribution and incorporation of Sports, Physical Activity and Exercise in the wider context of Mental Health (prevention, treatment and addressing stigma) has been the subject of research processes and individual specific initiatives in recent decades. Although undeniable scientific evidence of the therapeutic value of the above factors is now available, it is easy to see that the integration of these parameters into the mainstream perceptions regarding Mental Health (health systems, therapeutic schemes, or social practices) lags far behind. This lag and its causes are the reasons why the Active Living for Mental Health movement is created. The case of the Global Observatory for ALMH (GOAL4MH) stimulates the process
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