Kang Zhang Sports and Mental Health Video

The Relationship Between Sports and Mental Health

When it comes to sports and mental health, the two have a much better relationship then you
would think at first. In fact, it’s been proven that sports can, and does, help people who struggle
daily with mental illness.

A Few Facts About Depression and Sports:

It’s been shown that sports and exercise partially encounter the same neurophysiological changes as antidepressants

Team Sports:

During wins and losses, kids must learn to have empathy with their fellow teammates, all involving learning self-regulation skills.

Two Step To Making a Change

First step is finding a friend who can help connect you to a group sport or activity.

Second is making sure that you find a skill level that matches your own. Make sure that you take the time to choose a sport that will be on your level and that will make you want to go back.

Alternatives

If you aren’t into sports or exercising, then you should try some small things
first. Think back over your life and consider the things that you’ve enjoyed doing. Sometimes
it’s as easy as going for a walk, singing in the shower or going to a comedy show.