Children's magazine - Children & Sport - No. 4 August 2013
"Mental health problems among young girls have more than doubled in recent decades. Girls are 2-3 times more likely to report poor health than boys. They also have more psychological symptoms and less confidence in their abilities. A research study from Örebro now shows that dance can have a positive effect on girls' health. "Activating our body and our senses can outcompete negative thoughts and make more room for joy in life," says Anna Duberg, a doctoral student in the project.
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