What Does Exercise Do For The Mind And Body?
What Does Exercise Do For The Mind And Body? is an information handout explaining the mental health benefits of exercise and how to get started.
What Does Exercise Do For the Mind And Body?
This tool explains the various ways exercise can enhance our physical and mental wellbeing.
Overview
Exercise is an evidence-based treatment for depression and anxiety and research suggests that in the treatment of depression, exercise interventions lead to a treatment effects of a similar magnitude to other established forms of treatment such as CBT and medication. There is evidence from multiple research studies that 'prescription of exercise' or 'motivational messages in printed form or by computer' are more effective than verbal discussion in helping clients to initiate exercise.
What Does Exercise Do For The Mind And Body? is an information handout designed for clients who are considering exercising. It presents information about exercise and mental health, reasons why exercise has beneficial effects upon mental health, and advice about how to get started.
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