The Resilient Mind Feeling Depressed, Stressed, or Anxious? Listen to This.
Jun 30, 2025
Patrick McGrath, Chief Clinical Officer of NoCD, leverages 25 years of experience treating OCD to shed light on battling anxiety and depression. He shares how mental health challenges can be temporary phases and the transformative power of exercise and nature. The conversation includes practical strategies for self-empowerment, such as a counting technique to combat negative thoughts. McGrath emphasizes the importance of resilience, personal happiness, and navigating tough times with optimism, inspiring listeners to take actionable steps towards mental clarity.
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Depression Signals Growth
- Depression and anxiety arise naturally as part of growth and overcoming challenges.
- Maintaining a sense of future and purpose helps sustain life through difficult times.
Exercise For Mental Health
- Exercise daily to improve mental health by changing brain chemistry and increasing physical movement.
- Use outdoor activities and routine to build momentum and relieve depressive symptoms.
Counter Anxiety With Counting
- Interrupt anxious thoughts by counting down from five to one.
- Replace worries with a positive anchor thought or mantra to reset your brain's focus.