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Jasper Smits
Professor and clinical psychologist, co-author of Exercise for Mood and Anxiety, advocating for exercise as a treatment for mental health issues.
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Sep 20, 2021
• 43min
The Exercise Prescription for Depression and Anxiety
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In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Jasper Smits, a clinical psychologist and co-author of Exercise for Mood and Anxiety, champions exercise as a powerful remedy for depression and anxiety. He reveals how physical activity can be as effective as medication, and discusses the challenge of motivation when you're feeling low. Dr. Smits shares practical strategies for integrating exercise into daily life and emphasizes the brain-exercise connection. He also introduces the concept of 'temptation bundling' to make workouts more enjoyable, making mental health maintenance a bit easier.
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