BackgroundAnxiety and depression are prevalent mental disorders. As modern society continues to face mounting pressures, the incidence of anxiety and depression is on the rise. In recent years, there has been an increasing breadth of research exploring the relationship between anxiety, depression, and physical activity (PA). However, the current research progress and future development trends are unclear. The purpose of this study is to explore the research hotspots and development trends in this field, and to provide guidance for future studies and to provide some reference for clinicians.MethodsWe searched the relevant literature of Web of Science Core Collection from the establishment of the database to August 15, 2023. CiteSpace, VOSviewer and Bibliometrix Packages based on the R language were used to analyze the number of publications, countries, institutions, journals, authors, references, and keywords.ResultsA total of 1,591 studies were included in the analysis, and the research in the field of PA on anxiety or depression has consistently expanded. The USA (304 publications), Harvard University (93 publications), and the journal of affective disorders (97 publications) were the countries, institutions, and journals that published the highest number of articles, respectively. According to the keywords, students and pregnant women, adult neurogenesis, and Tai Chi were the groups of concern, physiological and pathological mechanisms, and the type of PA of interest, respectively.ConclusionThe study of PA on anxiety or depression is experiencing ongoing expansion. Clinicians can consider advising patients to take mind–body exercise to improve mood. In addition, future researchers can explore the mind–body exercise and its impact on anxiety or depression, PA and anxiety or depression in specific populations, and adult neurogenesis of various exercise in anxiety or depression.

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体力活动对抑郁或焦虑的研究现状和趋势：文献计量分析

背景焦虑和抑郁是普遍存在的精神障碍。随着现代社会继续面临越来越大的压力，焦虑和抑郁的发病率呈上升趋势。近年来，越来越多的研究探索焦虑、抑郁和体力活动 (PA) 之间的关系。然而，目前的研究进展和未来的发展趋势尚不清楚。本研究旨在探讨该领域的研究热点和发展趋势，为今后的研究提供指导，为临床医生提供一定的参考。方法从建库开始检索Web of Science核心合集的相关文献至2023年8月15日。使用基于R语言的CiteSpace、VOSviewer和Bibliometrix Packages对出版物数量、国家、机构、期刊、作者、参考文献和关键词进行分析。结果分析共纳入1,591篇研究， PA领域对焦虑或抑郁的研究不断扩大。美国（304 篇出版物）、哈佛大学（93 篇出版物）和《情感障碍杂志》（97 篇出版物）分别是发表文章数量最多的国家、机构和期刊。根据关键词，学生和孕妇、成人神经发生和太极分别是关注的群体、生理和病理机制以及感兴趣的PA类型。结论PA对焦虑或抑郁的研究正在不断扩展。临床医生可以考虑建议患者进行身心锻炼以改善情绪。此外，未来的研究人员还可以探索身心锻炼及其对焦虑或抑郁的影响、特定人群的PA与焦虑或抑郁的影响，以及各种运动对焦虑或抑郁的成人神经发生。