Mental health issues have
been in the news a lot this last week or so.
Depression is not a uniform or simple phenomenon and real solutions need
holistic and societal approaches as well as plenty of personal work. I am not a mental health professional or
doctor or therapist, but I have dealt with serious clinical depression and
milder forms for years. I have two
things to suggest from a fitness perspective.
Get some cardio. Some studies have shown it to
be at least as effective as pharmaceuticals at reducing depression
symptoms. It really works to boost mood,
increase our sense of personal efficacy, and sharpen mental focus.
Take a friend. It can be hard-to-impossible
for depressed people to reach out. When
we are suffering, we can try anyway.
When we are not, we can offer a hand to those who are. Personal connection goes a long way toward
dismantling the negative voice of depression.
Just go for a walk with somebody today; everyone will be better for it.
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