Michelle Fortier

Nicholas Fabiano, a second-year psychiatry resident at the University of Ottawa, discusses his research on exercise as a viable treatment for depression, revealing it can be as effective as medication. He introduces the FITT principle for exercise prescriptions and emphasizes the need for realistic goals. Joining him is Michelle Fortier, a physical activity psychologist and professor, who advocates for including kinesiologists in primary care to help patients overcome exercise barriers. They highlight the 'commit 10' method, encouraging patients to start with just ten minutes of activity.