Movement is Medicine: The Therapeutic Effect of Physical Activity on Mental Health Disorders in Children and Young People

In today's screen-saturated world, children's brains are being shaped by constant digital stimulation, leaving parents anxious about attention, mood, and mental health. Movement is Medicine offers a clear, compassionate guide for parents determined to help their children thrive in this new reality. Drawing on powerful neuroscience and real-world evidence, it explains how physical activity strengthens the brain, boosts mood, protects against anxiety, depression, ADHD, excessive screen time and gaming addiction, whilst also helping children with autism.

With practical advice and helpful insight, this book reframes exercise and play as essential medicine for young minds. It helps parents replace passive screen time with active, joyful movement that supports learning, resilience and emotional balance. Movement is Medicine is not just a call to action - it's a roadmap to raising healthier, happier children in a digital age.

'Not just a fascinating examination but a solution to one of the most important new problems of our times'

Renowned Journalist and Columnist FRASER NELSON