Shared via Beyond Blue:
Regular physical activity is a good way to help prevent or manage mild anxiety and depression. Keeping active can help you stay physically fit and mentally healthy.
Research shows that keeping active can:
- help lift mood through improved fitness and the release of natural chemicals in the brain
- help improve sleeping patterns
- increase energy levels
- help block negative thoughts and/or distract people from daily worries
- help people feel less alone if they exercise with others.
Physical activity increases your wellbeing. The current recommendation is at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on most, and preferably all, days of the week. However, people with anxiety or depression may find it difficult to get started or get motivated, or continue to exercise on a long-term basis.
View Beyond Blue’s:
- tips to get started,
- examples of activities,
- or download their Activity Plan template.
beyondblue.org.au/get-support/staying-well/keeping-active
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