Mental Health
Mental Health and Physical Activity
Mental Health and Physical Activity at Centric Behavioral Health
Mental Health and Physical Activity
At Centric Behavioral Health, we know there is a crucial link between physical activity and mental health. With this very holistic approach to mental illness and wellness, we have integrated physical activities into our mental health treatment programs to further assist our clients in achieving all possible avenues of health. This is a final comprehensive guide on vigorous physical activity to improve health by explaining the research suggesting why physical activity is important to mental well-being, outlining our physical activity initiatives and our physical activity guidelines, and explaining how moving your body through exercise or other forms of physical activities that are part of your lifestyle can greatly improve mental health conditions.
Why Is Physical Activity Important for Good Mental Health?
Physical activity and exercise contribute to keeping your body healthy, and regular physical activity has profound benefits for mental health and professional well-being. Regular exercise can alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress, and research shows that exercise is a core component of preventive mental health care.
Important Mental Health Benefits of Physical Activity Include
- Improved Mood: Exercise releases endorphins, chemicals in your brain that act as natural painkillers and mood elevators.
- Reduced Stress: Physical activity helps decrease overall tension levels, elevate and stabilize mood, and improve sleep.
- Enhanced Brain Health: Regular exercise improves cognitive function, slows mental aging, and helps prevent neurodegenerative disorders.
- Better Sleep: Physical activity can help regulate sleep patterns, essential for overall mental health.
Treatments Options
Our programs provide world-class, evidence-based treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and mental health conditions, all within boutique, supportive environments. With expertly trained staff and personalized treatment plans, you can trust that choosing one of our facilities means receiving the highest standard of care tailored to your unique needs.
Inpatient Program
Partial Hospitalization
Intensive Outpatient
Outpatient Treatment
Supportive Housing
Aftercare
Our Approach to Integrating Physical Activity
Knowing that each person’s physical and mental health needs are different, we develop personalized exercise programs. These are designed in such a manner that each individual receives a specific health condition, physical exercise preference, energy level, and lifestyle, ensuring they are vigorous activities that are both enjoyable and beneficial to overall depression and anxiety health.
We host a wide range of group fitness classes for young adults that equally serve as an exercise class, a dual utility for socialization and exercising, improving mental health, reducing stress hormones, building community, and supporting more healthy habits in our clients. These physical fitness classes range from gentle yoga and stretching to vigorously intense aerobic activities like weightlifting.
Our team educates clients on the importance of regular physical activity for maintaining mental health and social interaction with health and human services, offering motivational support to help clients integrate the physical benefits of regular, moderate exercise into their daily routines.
We work with fitness professionals and therapists with specializations in mental health disorders and benefits by crafting workout programs that assist cognitive functioning while ensuring our clients receive professional guidance and support.
Recognizing the therapeutic effects of nature on mental health, we also integrate outdoor activities into our overall health programs, including such physical activities as walking groups, hiking, and sessions on eco-therapy.
Getting Started with Physical Activity
Starting an exercise program can feel daunting, especially if you’re experiencing mental health problems, clinical anxiety symptoms, or difficulties. At Centric Behavioral Health, we understand this and support our clients through each process step to ensure they feel comfortable and motivated.
Contact Us
If you are ready to feel better about yourself, improve your self-esteem, enhance your body image, mental health, weight, and physical health through physical activity, or if you are interested in learning about the amount of exercise and the exercises that can help for mental health, we will tailor the physical activity programs to help treat significant symptoms of anxiety, major depression, or any other mental health issues, or your symptoms of depression and anxiety. Please contact us. Our staff is ready to give you the information, support, and care you need in order to succeed.
To learn more about incorporating the benefits of exercise psychology and physical activity into your treatment plan or to set up a consultation, please refer to our contact page or contact Centric Behavioral Health directly. Let us help you capture the power of exercise and physical activity in order to enrich your mental well-being, decrease your anxiety, and live a healthier and happier life.
Contact us today to learn more about our expert programs and how we can help you find long-term healing today.