Can exercise replace medication and therapy for your mental health?

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Exercise and mental health: what's the real deal? In this video, we're breaking down the myths and facts about how working out affects your brain. Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza, triple board certified psychiatrist, explains the science behind exercise as a mental health treatment.

Learn about the right "dose" of exercise for mental health, how it compares to medication and therapy, and practical tips for getting started when depression makes it tough. We'll look at recent research and debunk some common misconceptions.

By the end of this video, you'll have a clear understanding of how to incorporate exercise into your mental health routine effectively.

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Paper referenced: Fabiano, N., Puder, D., & Stubbs, B. (2024). The Evidence Is Clear, Exercise Is Not Better Than Antidepressants or Therapy: It Is Crucial to Communicate Science Honestly. Journal of Physical Activity and Health (published online ahead of print 2024). Retrieved Jan 16, 2025, from https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0743

Chapters

0:00 Intro

0:59 The viral claim

2:55 The science of exercise

4:38 Dosing exercise for mental health

6:53 Can exercise replace medication?

9:03 How to get started

10:55 Creating an exercise plan

12:45 The verdict?

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