Abstract:
The aim of this study was to analyze the relationships between physical activity, levels of mental health, and vulnerability to mental
disorders. We performed a cross-sectional study with a sample of 1422 people from the Region of Madrid, aged between 15 and 74, assessing levels of
physical activity and mental health through questionnaires GPAQv2 (Global Physical Activity Questionnaire Version 2) and GHQ-12 (General Health
Questionnaire), respectively. The results reveal that individuals with high or moderate total and recreational physical activity had higher levels of mental
health than those who had a low level of physical activity. Furthermore, the level of physical activity during leisure time showed an inverse relationship
with vulnerability to mental disorders.