Episode 48 Harnessing Movement for Anxiety and Depression Relief

A recent systematic review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine came to the conclusion that physical activity should be a mainstay approach in the management of depression, anxiety and psychological distress. In this episode I discuss this and other aspects of self-care can impact on our mental health.

It is important to understand that good mental health is not the absence of negative feelings. I discuss this in more detail and the importance of embracing the full spectrum of life and our emotions and how resilience is key.

Referencing this systematic review in the BMJ:
Singh B, Olds T, Curtis R, et al
Effectiveness of physical activity interventions for improving depression, anxiety and distress: an overview of systematic reviews
British Journal of Sports Medicine 2023;57:1203-1209.

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