Articles
5 articles found for "Movement"
Possibly the world’s most effective mental health device
This remarkable device helps regulate mood, decrease stress, boost memory, promote healthy brain functioning and keep common mental health issues at bay.
Basic mind maintenance
Our brains are essential equipment, yet we don't always take great care of them. With these basic mind maintenance tips, you can keep yours working a whole lot better!
Events
3 events found for “Movement”
Movement and mental health
Join our panel of experts for a lively discussion on the physical and psychological benefits of movement and exercise.
Podcasts
3 podcasts found for “Movement”
S2 E5 Yoga and mental health
We’re delighted to share that our next guest on the Mindarma Podcast is Leona Tan. Leona is a Senior Research Officer at the Black Dog Institute. In the past decade, Leona has authored notable publications
S2 E2 Move your own way: A/Prof Simon Rosenbaum shares how physical activity protects mental health and why enjoyment is key!
Our next guest on the Mindarma Podcast is Scientia Associate Professor Simon Rosenbaum. Simon works at the School of Psychiatry at the UNSW in Sydney, and is an honorary fellow at the Black Dog Institute.
Videos
5 videos found for “Movement”
Simon Rosenbaum: Exercise is a human right
While regular exercise has huge benefits for mental health, those who stand to benefit the most from physical activity – refugees, trauma survivors and those with complex mental health issues, are often the least likely to have access. Simon Rosenbaum explains why exercise should be prescribed for the mental wellbeing of our most vulnerable
10 minute mindful stretching for lower back (captioned)
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Senior psychologist and yoga teacher Casey O’Brien guides us through a 10 minute sequence aimed at releasing tension and tightness in the lower back.
10 minute mindful stretching for lower back
Senior psychologist and yoga teacher Casey O’Brien guides us through a 10 minute sequence aimed at releasing tension and tightness in the lower back.
10 minute mindful stretching for neck & shoulders (captioned)
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Senior psychologist and yoga teacher Casey O’Brien guides us through a 10 minute sequence aimed at releasing tension and tightness from the neck and shoulders. These stretches can been particular helpful for those working from desks as well those who are engaged in daily work caring for others.
10 minute mindful stretching for neck & shoulders
Senior psychologist and yoga teacher Casey O’Brien guides us through a 10 minute sequence aimed at releasing tension and tightness from the neck and shoulders. These stretches can been particular helpful for those working from desks as well those who are engaged in daily work caring for others.
Quotes
2 quotes found for “Movement”
Exercise has a more profound and sustained positive effect on mood, anxiety, cognition, energy, and sleep than any pill I can prescribe.
The mind can go in a thousand different directions, but on this beautiful path I walk in peace. With each step the wind blows. With each step a flower blooms.
Research
8 research found for “Movement”
Optimising the effects of physical activity on mental health and wellbeing
This consensus statement from Sports Medicine Australia and the Australian Psychological Society provides guidance on the ways that physical activity can be promoted to maximise benefits to mental health.
Exercise as medicine for depressive symptoms
This systematic review and meta-analysis reveals that exercise is efficacious as a treatment for depression.
More evidence that exercise can boost mood
Running for 15 minutes a day or walking for an hour reduces the risk of major depression, according to a recent study.
Exercise is an all-natural treatment to fight depression
One in 10 adults in the US struggles with depression, and antidepressant medications are a common treatment. However, pills aren’t the only solution – research shows that exercise is also an effective treatment.