Exercise & Mental Health

MOVE YOR MOOD

Being physically active is one of the best reasons to move your body! Exercising regularly can help you to manage stress, improve your sleep, boost your mental well-being and help to protect against mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.

1 in 4 Australians experience anxiety in their lifetime

Half of all Australians experience a mental health condition in their lifetime

Exercising can reduce the number of poor mental health days you experience by 40%

RESOURCES

Mental health eBook

Mental health eBook

Learn how to exercise right for your mental health

Expert Panel

Expert Panel

Hear from experts working in mental health about why exercise is vital

Anxiety Factsheet

Anxiety Factsheet

See how being active can prevent and manage anxiety

Connecting mental and physical health

Connecting mental and physical health

The connection between physical and mental health

Matt’s Story

Matt had a “breakdown” and experienced severe anxiety which stopped him exercising for years. Finally, he saw an exercise physiologist to help him get moving again, and his life has changed immesurably.

Lucas’s Story

Lucas has Crouzon Syndrome and had previously suffered from anxiety and depression. Since birth, he’s had over 40 major surgeries. Exercising with an exercise physiologist has given him confidence and helped him mentally and socially.

TALK WITH AN EXERCISE PROFESSIONAL

An Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) is uniquely qualified to help those living with mental health conditions to exercise safely and effectively.

If you need someone to talk to or additional support, please seek help through one of the below organisations. It’s okay not to be okay.