Regular exercise can treat mild to moderate depression, as good as the antidepressants.Exercise provides us with feel-good chemicals made naturally inside our body, as the brain releases endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin.

Exercise to treat Depression

Exercise also has a psychological benefit of making us feel great.Using exercise as a social activity, we improve our self-esteem and get to meet new people, forming healthy and positive connections

Exercising for Self-Esteem

Just by being in nature, out in the sun, doing any outdoor activity has been shown to have benefits for our mental health.Getting out, getting your Vitamin D and some fresh air works wonders for your mood.

Nature Therapy

Mental health issues are on the rise globally, due to a complex life that has us pursue perfection in every aspect of our lives.Cases of chronic depression and anxiety are normally treated using antidepressants and therapy, but they may have a limited effect.

Mental Health on the Rise

When you are struggling with your mental health, getting active may be one of the last things you feel like doing. But if you can muster the energy, evidence shows that exercise has a powerfully beneficial effect. One 2019 study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, found that physical activity is an effective prevention strategy for depression.

Mental Health on the Rise

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