Mental fitness
Preventative action is a vital part of looking after your mental health. Here’s some tips on establishing a ‘mental fitness’ routine.
Read moreWe all know that regular exercise is good for the body. Playing a sport, jogging, cycling or even just walking to work all have physical benefits. Now, there’s even further reason to get fit, with studies suggesting that regular exercise is also good for your mind!
We all know that regular exercise is good for the body. Playing a sport, jogging, cycling or even just walking to work all have physical benefits. Now, there’s even further reason to get fit, with studies suggesting that physical health and regular exercise is also good for your mind! Recent research suggests that as little as 11 minutes of exercise a day can help to prevent symptoms of anxiety and depression.
“Regular exercise may help prevent and treat mental health conditions, as well as reducing the risk of developing depression and dementia as you get older.”
Regular exercise may help prevent and treat mental health conditions, as well as reducing the risk of developing depression and dementia as you get older. With one in five of us experiencing a mental health illness in any given year, there is no better time to dust off the runners, grab your active-wear and start hitting the gym!
If you need someone to talk to, MensLine Australia professional counsellors are here to provide information and support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Call us on 1300 78 99 78 or access online counselling.
Preventative action is a vital part of looking after your mental health. Here’s some tips on establishing a ‘mental fitness’ routine.
Read moreWe all know that regular exercise is good for the body. Playing a sport, jogging, cycling or even just walking to work all have physical benefits. Now, there’s even further reason to get fit, with studies suggesting that regular exercise is also good for your mind!
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