March 18, 2026 · British journal of sports medicine · DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2025-110879

Role of exercise physiologists in mental health support and recovery: 2026 Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Consensus Statement

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The authors aim to define the role and best practices for exercise physiologists (EPs) in supporting mental health recovery through structured exercise interventions, addressing the current limitations in their integration into mental health systems. The Consensus Statement outlines key principles and strategies for EPs, emphasizing a collaborative, evidence-based approach to enhance their impact within multidisciplinary mental health teams. This guidance serves as a model for workforce development and policy reform to strengthen the involvement of exercise professionals in mental healthcare.

Oscar Lederman, Justin Chapman, Hamish Fibbins, Darren Haywood, Nicolas H Hart, Bonnie Furzer, Kemi Wright, Grace McKeon, Jacinta Brinsley, Chiara Mastrogiovanni, Amanda Semaan, Alessandro Llana, Robert Stanton, Simon Rosenbaum

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