"My dad keeps saying getting enough exercise will cure depression,but I genuinely find exercising agonizing." said 17-year-old Shen Mo.Chen Chao, Medical Doctorat Peking University Sixth Hospital, pointed out thatnot all teenagers are suitable for exercise, asmany adolescents with emotional issues also have relatively weak physical fitness.“If physical discomfort occurs during exercise, they should stop promptly.Activitiessuch asteamworkmayprovide positive and encouraging feedback."said Chen Chao.

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By Fu Rui,Cai Xinyue(intern) and Xia Jin/ China Youth Daily