Moving More for Our Mental Health

A message from the Trauma-Informed Systems Integration Team:

Mental Health Awareness Month is during the month of May.  It is a time to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues, as well as highlighting the ways mental illness can affect all of us.

This year’s theme is “Movement: Moving more for our mental health.” Being active is important for our mental health. Exercise improves mental health by reducing anxiety, depression, and a negative mood by improving self-esteem and cognitive function. Exercise has also been found to alleviate symptoms such as low self-esteem and social withdrawal.

Articles:

Better Health Channel: Exercise and Mental Health

Mayo Clinic: Depression and Anxiety: Exercise Eases Symptoms

Mental Health Foundation: Physical Activity and Mental Health